ID Quick Hits: This Amazon Smart Shelf Will Re-Order Your Office Supplies

ID Managing Editor Mike Hockett covers Amazon's new Dash Smart Shelf that's aimed to keep small businesses' office supplies stocked. Does it have potential with industrial supplies?

Alex ShanahanMike Hockett

Nov 27th, 2019

ID Managing Editor Mike Hockett covers Amazon's new Dash Smart Shelf that's aimed to keep small businesses' office supplies stocked. Does it have potential with industrial supplies?

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