Walmart hails ‘major milestone in supply chain modernisation journey’ with launch of new fulfilment centre
Walmart has opened a new 2.2 million square foot fulfilment centre 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, located at 5259 W 500 N. in McCordsville.
This is the retailer’s largest fulfilment centre to date and the second of four facilities that aims to achieve faster shipping and delivery, while increasing Walmart.com order fulfilment capacity.
The space is designed to expand access to Walmart’s next- or two-day shipping. Combined with the rest of its fulfilment network, these centres will enable the retailer to reach 95% of the US population with the service.
Walmart Fulfilment Services, Walmart’s end-to-end third-party service, will also leverage the space to deal with Marketplace items.
“The McCordsville grand opening marks a major milestone in our supply chain modernisation journey,” says Karisa Sprague, Senior Vice President, Fulfilment Network Operations for Walmart U.S.
“With more customers shopping online, we’re leveraging state-of-the-art technology to increase speed of delivery all while creating tech empowered career opportunities for our associates.”
The McCordsville facility will be home to more than 1,000 Walmart associates. The retailer is now hiring for a variety of positions, including tech focused jobs.
2022 RTIH Innovation Awards
Walmart emerged victorious at the 2022 RTIH Innovation Awards in December, picking up the Most Innovative Global Retailer gong.
Our 2022 winners were revealed at a sold out event in central London on Tuesday, 6th December.
Our judging panel said: “From drone deliveries to stocking up customers’ fridges after gaining entry to their home through smart locks, Walmart is taking customer experience and convenience to the next level.”
RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, said: “Innovation and technology play a critical role in the success of the retail sector, so it is great to recognise standout examples through our awards.”
“Thanks to all those who entered the 2022 event. We received a record number of submissions and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.”
“Congratulations to our 2022 retail technology hall of fame entrants.”
The 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards are now open for submissions. Further details here.
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