Walmart Is Opening a 400,000 Sq.-Ft. Consolidation Center To Move Product Faster

Walmart is expanding its supply chain capabilities and opening a second consolidation center in Lebanon, Pa. The 400,000 square-foot facility, which is slated to open this month, will use automated technology to help move product three-times faster to get items to stores more quickly. This “consolidation” center will employ abut 1,000 people and will cater to Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers across the U.S. Eventually, the goal is to have this outpost service fulfillment centers as well. The first of these centers opened in Colton, Calif. in 2019. “We’ve made continued investments in our people, facilities and technology to ensure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time,” said Mike Gray, SVP of supply chain operations at Walmart. “As part of these investments, the Lebanon facility will provide even more opportunities for small to medium sized suppliers who do not ship nationwide, the ability to provide product to all 4,700 Walmart stores.” The announcement marks Walmart’s latest investment in its supply chain. In July, the company signed a deal with Canoo to purchase 4,500 electric delivery vehicles to sustainably support Walmart’s last-mile delivery efforts for its online orders. In April, Walmart announced new pay raises for its truck drivers and a

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