The new facilities represent Cardinal Health's
ongoing commitment to servicing customers, warehousing
modernization and growing the local economy
DUBLIN,
Ohio, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal
Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that it is celebrating the
opening of two new distribution centers in Central Ohio this month. Both facilities will
support the company's Medical Segment, focusing on its U.S. Medical
Products and Distribution (USMPD) and at-Home Solutions businesses.
USMPD is core to the Medical Segment, while at-Home Solutions
serves as a growth business for the company.
The openings are part of Cardinal Health's multi-year
warehousing and modernization plan for its Medical Segment, which
focuses on investments in infrastructure and technology. The
facilities will support business growth and expansion, help
accelerate service for existing customers and bring more jobs to
the region.
"Central Ohio remains
imperative to our distribution and warehousing ecosystem due to its
prominence as a transit hub," said Steve
Mason, Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Health's Medical
Segment. "Our latest investment in two new distribution centers is
not only a commitment to growing our distribution footprint, but
also a commitment to investing back into our local economy."
Located about 15 miles apart just south of Columbus, the new facilities offer more than
782,000 square feet of modern warehouse capabilities that
strengthen the employee experience and remove complexities across
the supply chain for Cardinal Health's Medical segment customers.
The USMPD facility, located in Groveport, will be equipped with Locus
robotics and a spacious innovation lab, which is designed to test
new technologies and streamline fulfillment processes. The at-Home
Solutions distribution center in Grove
City will act as a customer showcase location and it is the
first Cardinal Health warehouse to feature AutoStore, an automated
fulfillment technology from Swisslog optimized by Swisslog's SynQ
software.
"Technology continues to play a vital role in enhancing our
workforce and continuing to attract talent to the Central Ohio region," said Lt. Governor
Jon Husted. "Cardinal Health's
growing distribution footprint not only promotes business
expansion, but it also ensures Ohio remains a competitive labor market."
Additionally, both facilities will be equipped with
state-of-the-art warehousing management capabilities aimed at
improving safety, service, quality and operational efficiencies.
All technological advancements are designed to complement and
enhance the work completed by Cardinal Health employees, and to
attract prospective candidates.
Both businesses are hosting formal ribbon-cutting celebrations
that will bring together valued warehouse employees, members of
Cardinal Health's executive committee and key stakeholders. USMPD
will celebrate on April 18, and
at-Home Solutions will host its event on April 25.
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global
manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products,
and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare
facilities. With more than 50 years in business, operations in more
than 30 countries and approximately 46,500 employees globally,
Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal
Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
Media Contacts
Heather Clark,
heather.clark@cardinalhealth.com, 419-889-3213
Victoria Simmons,
victoria.simmons@cardinalhealth.com, 614-652-9821
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