Walmart opens new automated South Carolina-based DC for perishable goods

Walmart associates, elected officials and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of a new 725,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Wellford, South Carolina. In a press release, Walmart explained the state-of-the-art facility is designed to receive and process fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat and frozen goods for delivery to 180 Walmart stores. 

“The opening of our new high-tech perishable distribution center, marks a major step forward in how we get fresher products to customers faster — whether that’s in-store, delivered to their home, or even restocking their refrigerator,” said Rob Montgomery, executive vice president, Supply Chain, Walmart U.S. 

The Lyman area facility is the third of five new high-tech PDCs Walmart is opening nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the company’s supply chain transformation, Walmart added. These facilities leverage advanced automation to process more than double the volume of a traditional distribution center. Prior to Wellsford, the retailer had opened automated PDCs in Shafter, California (2021) and Lancaster, Texas (2023), with two more planned: one in Belvidere, Illinois and another in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. These PDCs leverage technology from warehouse automation company Witron, as Walmart noted in this announcement about its high-tech PDC network plans.

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