Students of the Management 2 course had the opportunity to meet Ing. Jiří Konečný, a senior manager at Amazon’s distribution centre in Kojetín. During the session, he introduced students to the operations of one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies and explained the processes that take place after an online order is created.
The meeting was part of an ongoing cooperation between our department and Amazon, established last year. Our students now have access to paid internships at Amazon, which can also be recognised for academic credit, and additional forms of collaboration with practice are currently being developed. One of the planned activities is an excursion directly to the distribution centre in Kojetín.
During the lecture, students learned about the entire process from placing an order to its final delivery to the customer. Mr. Konečný explained how individual distribution centres communicate with one another and how the whole system is designed to operate as quickly and efficiently as possible. A large part of the lecture focused on modern technologies. Today’s Amazon warehouses are no longer just about shelves and storage space. Robotic systems now play a key role, working together with employees during order picking and logistics operations. This combination of people and technology ensures the speed, accuracy, and safety of the entire process.
Alongside insights into Amazon itself, Mr. Konečný also shared his own professional journey — from his university studies and junior-level positions to his current role, in which he manages several managers and oversees hundreds of operational employees.
Perhaps for this reason, some of our students became particularly interested in career opportunities at Amazon. The company holds the Top Employer certification and offers graduate programmes as well as internships lasting 6–12 months. These programmes focus on developing managerial skills and provide a smooth transition into full-time positions after graduation.
Our students especially appreciated the opportunity to compare theory with the reality of a global company.
“It was a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at such a large company. I was impressed by how effectively they connect theory with everyday operations,” says student Josef.
“I’m glad I could see how these processes actually work. It’s clear that there’s a reason why it’s one of the largest companies in the world,” adds student Jan.
We believe that this event helped students not only better understand modern logistics, but also gain inspiration for their future professional paths.