Cardinal Health to open new distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced the construction of a new 340,000 square foot distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, supporting its at-Home Solutions business. The facility will consolidate two existing warehouses, adding 74,000 square feet of inventory capacity while retaining current workforce. The center will ship approximately 10,000 packages daily to patients nationwide.
The facility will feature advanced technology including 74 robots, a 1,500-foot automated conveyor system, and four automated box-making machines producing 500 custom boxes hourly. It will utilize a cloud-based warehouse management system with AI capabilities for inventory management. The company reported its best-ever metrics in quality, service, efficiency, and employee safety in Q1 FY2025. The facility is expected to be fully operational by Summer 2025.
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) ha annunciato la costruzione di un nuovo centro di distribuzione di 340.000 piedi quadrati a Fort Worth, Texas, a supporto della sua attività nel settore delle Soluzioni a Domicilio. La struttura consoliderà due magazzini esistenti, aggiungendo 74.000 piedi quadrati di capacità di stoccaggio pur mantenendo l'attuale forza lavoro. Il centro spedirà circa 10.000 pacchi al giorno ai pazienti in tutto il paese.
La struttura presenterà tecnologie avanzate, tra cui 74 robot, un sistema di nastro trasportatore automatizzato lungo 1.500 piedi e quattro macchine automatiche per la realizzazione di scatole, capaci di produrre 500 scatole personalizzate all'ora. Utilizzerà un sistema di gestione del magazzino basato su cloud con capacità di intelligenza artificiale per la gestione dell'inventario. L'azienda ha registrato i migliori risultati di sempre in termini di qualità, servizio, efficienza e sicurezza dei dipendenti nel primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025. La struttura dovrebbe essere completamente operativa entro l'estate del 2025.
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) anunció la construcción de un nuevo centro de distribución de 340,000 pies cuadrados en Fort Worth, Texas, para apoyar su negocio de Soluciones a Domicilio. La instalación consolidará dos almacenes existentes, añadiendo 74,000 pies cuadrados de capacidad de inventario, al tiempo que mantendrá la actual fuerza laboral. El centro enviará aproximadamente 10,000 paquetes diarios a pacientes en todo el país.
La instalación contará con tecnología avanzada, incluyendo 74 robots, un sistema de cinta transportadora automatizado de 1,500 pies y cuatro máquinas automáticas para la fabricación de cajas, produciendo 500 cajas personalizadas por hora. Utilizará un sistema de gestión de inventarios basado en la nube con capacidades de inteligencia artificial. La compañía reportó sus mejores métricas en calidad, servicio, eficiencia y seguridad de los empleados en el primer trimestre del año fiscal 2025. Se espera que la instalación esté completamente operativa para el verano de 2025.
카디널 헬스 (NYSE: CAH)는 텍사스 포트워스에 34만 평방피트 규모의 새로운 물류 센터 건설을 발표했습니다. 이는 자사의 홈 솔루션 비즈니스를 지원하기 위한 것입니다. 이 시설은 기존의 두 개의 창고를 통합하여 재고 용량을 7만 4천 평방피트 증가시키면서 현재의 인력을 유지합니다. 이 센터는 전국의 환자에게 하루 약 1만 개의 패키지를 발송할 예정입니다.
시설에는 74개의 로봇, 1,500피트 길이의 자동 컨베이어 시스템, 시간당 500개의 맞춤형 상자를 제작하는 4개의 자동 상자 제작 기계 등 첨단 기술이 포함될 것입니다. 이곳은 인공지능 기능이 포함된 클라우드 기반의 재고 관리 시스템을 사용할 것입니다. 회사는 2025 회계연도 첫 분기에 품질, 서비스, 효율성 및 직원 안전에서 역대 최고의 성과를 기록했습니다. 이 시설은 2025년 여름까지 완전 가동될 것으로 예상됩니다.
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) a annoncé la construction d'un nouveau centre de distribution de 340 000 pieds carrés à Fort Worth, au Texas, soutenant son activité Solutions à Domicile. L'installation consolidará deux entrepôts existants, ajoutant 74 000 pieds carrés de capacité de stockage tout en conservant l'effectif actuel. Le centre expédiera environ 10 000 colis par jour aux patients à l'échelle nationale.
Cette installation sera dotée d'une technologie avancée incluant 74 robots, un système de convoyage automatisé de 1 500 pieds de long, et quatre machines automatiques de fabrication de boîtes produisant 500 boîtes personnalisées par heure. Elle utilisera un système de gestion d'entrepôt basé sur le cloud avec des capacités d'IA pour la gestion des stocks. L'entreprise a enregistré ses meilleurs résultats historiques en matière de qualité, de service, d'efficacité et de sécurité des employés au premier trimestre de l'exercice 2025. Ce centre devrait être opérationnel d'ici l'été 2025.
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) gab den Bau eines neuen 340.000 Quadratfuß großen Verteilzentrums in Fort Worth, Texas, bekannt, das sein Geschäft im Bereich Home-Lösungen unterstützt. Die Einrichtung wird zwei bestehende Lagerhäuser konsolidieren und 74.000 Quadratfuß Lagerkapazität hinzufügen, während die derzeitige Belegschaft erhalten bleibt. Das Zentrum wird täglich ca. 10.000 Pakete an Patienten im ganzen Land versenden.
Die Einrichtung wird über moderne Technologie verfügen, einschließlich 74 Robotern, einem automatisierten Förderbandsystem mit einer Länge von 1.500 Fuß und vier automatisierten Maschinen zur Herstellung von Boxen, die stündlich 500 maßgeschneiderte Boxen produzieren. Es wird ein cloudbasiertes Lagerverwaltungssystem mit KI-Funktionen für die Bestandsverwaltung nutzen. Das Unternehmen berichtete im ersten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 von den besten je erzielten Kennzahlen in Bezug auf Qualität, Service, Effizienz und Mitarbeitersicherheit. Die Einrichtung soll voraussichtlich im Sommer 2025 vollständig betriebsbereit sein.
- Consolidation of two warehouses into one larger facility improving operational efficiency
- Addition of 74,000 square feet of inventory capacity
- Implementation of advanced robotics and automation technology
- Record-breaking performance metrics in Q1 FY2025 for quality, service, efficiency, and safety
- Retention of existing workforce during consolidation
- None.
Insights
The strategic consolidation of Cardinal Health's warehouses in Fort Worth represents a significant operational upgrade, leveraging state-of-the-art automation to enhance distribution efficiency. The 74,000 square feet capacity expansion, combined with 74 robots and advanced conveyor systems, positions CAH to optimize its medical supplies distribution network. The implementation of cloud-based warehouse management with AI capabilities signals a robust technological transformation that will streamline inventory management and improve operational metrics.
The facility's 10,000 daily package shipment capacity and automated box-making capability producing 500 custom boxes per hour demonstrate CAH's commitment to scaling its at-Home Solutions business. This investment aligns with the company's strategy to maintain competitive advantages in the growing home healthcare market while controlling operational costs through automation.
The integration of AI-driven warehouse management systems across Cardinal Health's distribution network represents a strategic technological leap that directly impacts the company's ability to serve its 5 million+ patients more efficiently. The unified platform approach, combining demand forecasting, labor management and automation controls, creates a resilient supply chain infrastructure essential for medical supplies distribution.
The reported improvements in quality, service, efficiency and safety metrics in Q1 FY2025 validate the ROI of these technological investments. This Fort Worth facility's automation strategy mirrors successful implementations in South Carolina and Ohio, suggesting a proven model for operational excellence. The focus on error reduction through automation is particularly important in healthcare logistics, where precision in order fulfillment directly impacts patient care outcomes.
New facility will be outfitted with latest robotics and automation technologies
The new 340,000 square foot distribution center will consolidate its two existing warehouses into one larger facility, creating approximately 74,000 additional square feet of inventory capacity and retaining its current workforce. Once open, the facility will ship an average of 10,000 packages per day to patients' homes across the country.
"Our business plays a critical role in the lives of the patients we serve, and we are honored to continue this important work in the
Similar to the distribution centers at-Home Solutions recently opened in
Key technology features include 74 robots, a 1,500-foot-long automated conveyor system and four automated box-making machines that create 500 custom boxes per hour while minimizing waste. Additionally, the facility will use a leading cloud-based warehouse management system that utilizes artificial intelligence to maintain resiliency and flexibility in inventory volume management. The system is used across at-Home Solutions' entire warehouse network to unify distribution operations across demand, labor, robotics, automation, inventory and transportation within a single platform.
"Because of the investments we've made in our warehouse network already, in our first quarter of fiscal year 2025, we reported the best on-record metrics in quality, service, efficiency and employee safety," said Schlissberg. "In Fort Worth and beyond, we will continue to invest in these critical technologies that are already proving their value in improving customer experience while making us a great place to work."
The building is anticipated to be fully operational in the Summer of 2025. Stay updated on career opportunities at the site at cardinalhealth.com/careers.
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom.
Contacts
Media: Cari Wildasinn, cari.wildasinn@cardinalhealth.com and 614.757.8287
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