The Consumer Health Logistics
Center will be located in Central
Ohio and serve as a centralized hub for distribution of
consumer health products
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cardinal Health (NYSE:
CAH) announced that construction has begun for a new 350,000
square-foot logistics center in Columbus,
Ohio, that will serve as a centralized replenishment center
for the distribution of over-the-counter consumer health products
in support of its core pharmaceutical business.
Located in the Rickenbacker Global Logistics Park, the Consumer
Health Logistics Center will be the fourth Cardinal Health
distribution facility in Central
Ohio, along with its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. Scheduled to be fully
operational by Summer 2025, the facility will create approximately
100 new jobs in Ohio.
"Over the past five years, we've seen rapid growth in the demand
for consumer health products," said Debbie
Weitzman, CEO Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions. "The
new Consumer Health Logistics Center will support our customers'
needs for affordable, reliable and comprehensive options of
over-the-counter medications, treatments and diagnostic solutions
to serve their patients."
The implementation of advanced inventory management systems in
the Consumer Health Logistics Center will continue to improve
supply chain resiliency, offering customers a broader range of
product options. By enhancing speed, convenience, and reliability,
this investment showcases Cardinal Health's dedication to
delivering dependable and efficient healthcare solutions.
"The innovative technology and solutions powering the Consumer
Health Logistics Center will be a differentiator in the
marketplace," stated Jamie Barker,
SVP, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. "I'm looking forward to how this
center will improve Cardinal Health's agility and speed to optimize
product needs across the network, replenish and balance inventory
more frequently, and provide unparalleled supply chain
responsiveness for our customers."
The Consumer Health Logistics Center will feature the latest
logistics technology, Honeywell Intelligrated® software-enabled
automation and operator workflows to optimize inventory efficiency
and outbound product flow. The use of automation will enhance the
work experience for Cardinal Health employees while also supporting
fluctuations in product demand and labor.
Cardinal Health is working in partnership with Prologis, a
global leader in logistics real estate solutions, the Columbus
Regional Airport Authority and Capitol Square.
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 48,000 employees globally,
Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal
Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
Contacts
Media: Kerry Christopher,
kerry.christopher@cardinalhealth.com and 248-520-8377
Investors: Matt
Sims, matt.sims@cardinalhealth.com and 614.553.3661
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