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Walmart opened a new high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois, creating 700 new jobs. The facility, equipped with automated technology, aims to enhance Walmart's supply chain efficiency and provide better service to customers. This investment is part of Walmart's strategy to modernize its supply chain network and offer more opportunities to both suppliers and employees.
Walmart ha inaugurato un nuovo centro di consolidamento ad alta tecnologia a Minooka, Illinois, creando 700 nuovi posti di lavoro. Il centro, dotato di tecnologia automatizzata, mira a migliorare l'efficienza della catena di approvvigionamento di Walmart e a offrire un servizio migliore ai clienti. Questo investimento fa parte della strategia di Walmart di modernizzare la sua rete di catena di approvvigionamento e di offrire maggiori opportunità sia ai fornitori che ai dipendenti.
Walmart inauguró un nuevo centro de consolidación de alta tecnología en Minooka, Illinois, creando 700 nuevos empleos. La instalación, equipada con tecnología automatizada, tiene como objetivo mejorar la eficiencia de la cadena de suministro de Walmart y proporcionar un mejor servicio a los clientes. Esta inversión es parte de la estrategia de Walmart para modernizar su red de suministro y ofrecer más oportunidades tanto a proveedores como a empleados.
월마트는 일리노이주 미누카에 새로운 고급 기술 집약 센터를 오픈하며 700개의 새로운 일자리를 창출하였습니다. 자동화 기술을 갖춘 이 시설은 월마트의 공급망 효율성을 강화하고 고객에게 더 나은 서비스를 제공하기 위한 목적을 가지고 있습니다. 이 투자는 공급업체와 직원들에게 더 많은 기회를 제공하고자 하는 월마트의 공급망 네트워크 현대화 전략의 일부입니다.
Walmart a ouvert un nouveau centre de consolidation haute technologie à Minooka, Illinois, créant ainsi 700 nouveaux emplois. L'installation, équipée de technologie automatisée, vise à améliorer l'efficacité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de Walmart et à fournir un meilleur service aux clients. Cet investissement s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Walmart de moderniser son réseau de chaînes d'approvisionnement et d'offrir plus d'opportunités aux fournisseurs ainsi qu'aux employés.
Walmart hat ein neues hochtechnologisches Konsolidierungszentrum in Minooka, Illinois, eröffnet und damit 700 neue Arbeitsplätze geschaffen. Das mit automatisierter Technologie ausgestattete Zentrum zielt darauf ab, die Effizienz der Walmart-Lieferkette zu steigern und den Kunden einen besseren Service zu bieten. Diese Investition ist Teil der Strategie von Walmart, sein Lieferkettennetzwerk zu modernisieren und sowohl Lieferanten als auch Mitarbeitern mehr Möglichkeiten zu bieten.
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Creation of 700 new jobs in Minooka, Illinois.
Enhancement of supply chain efficiency through automated technology.
Opportunities for small to medium-sized suppliers to reach all Walmart stores.
Significant savings for Walmart that can be passed on to customers through lower prices.
Training and development opportunities for employees at the new facility.
Commitment to the local community through donations and grants.
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New 490,000+ square foot facility will leverage automated technology, add efficiency to Walmart’s supply chain
MINOOKA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today, Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois. The new 492,000 square-foot facility, located at 201 S. McLinden Road will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the area. Once implemented, the facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and help Walmart deliver the right product to the right store, so customers can find the products they need. This building will be the third of its kind in Walmart’s supply chain. The first, located in Colton, Calif., opened in 2019.
A new 492,000 square-foot facility will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the Minooka area. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’ve made continued investments in our people, facilities and technology to ensure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time,” said Mike Gray, Senior Vice President of Ambient Operations at Walmart. “As part of these investments, the Minooka facility will provide even more opportunities for small to medium sized suppliers in the region who do not ship nationwide, the ability to provide product to all 4,700 Walmart stores.”
Consolidation centers have a specialized role in moving products quickly on their journey to store shelves, and ultimately, the customer. Each has the ability to receive general merchandise items from suppliers in smaller freight loads, known in the industry as less than a truckload (LTL) and consolidate them into larger freight loads, known as full truckloads (TL). Then the product is shipped to one of Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers where it is sorted for distribution to stores. The technology in the facility provides benefits for both customers and suppliers. It significantly enhances supply chain efficiency, enabling Walmart to generate savings that can be directly passed onto customers through lower prices. For suppliers, it streamlines the process of purchase order fulfillment, reduces lead times and unlocks faster delivery to customers.
Providing Career Opportunities
Once staffed, Walmart will have 700 associates at the Minooka consolidation center. Available roles range from Freight Handler to Quality Assurance Manager. “It’s an exciting time to join our third high-tech consolidation center in Minooka,” said James White, General Manager. “The new facility provides a new slate of jobs in the region, in addition to providing training and development opportunities that help associates grow their careers for years to come.” Full-time positions qualify for Walmart’s total rewards and benefits plans, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, an associate stock purchase plan and access to company-paid college degrees and skills certificates through Walmart’s Live Better U. Candidates can search for open positions and complete applications online at careers.walmart.com.
Continued Investment in Illinois Community
During the grand opening ceremony, Walmart celebrated its commitment to the community by presenting three $4,000 grants to We Are Called to Care NFP, Illinois Valley Industries Inc. and Young Einsteins Learning Academy PTO. Last year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation donated more than $1.7 billion in donations of products and grants to a variety of local causes and organizations.
Walmart’s Growing Modern Supply Chain Network
Walmart’s investment in high-tech consolidation centers is part of the retailer’s broader initiative to modernize its vast supply chain network. By deploying data, software, and advanced technology, Walmart is accelerating its transformation both digitally and physically, enabling a more flexible and connected omnichannel fulfillment network. As part of this transformation, the retailer is building and transforming facilities with state-of-the-art automation and robotics, while evolving strenuous, manual jobs into more rewarding roles that provide opportunities to learn new skills in technology.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Walmart in Illinois
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. In Pennsylvania we serve customers at 177 retail units and online through Walmart.com, and our family of brands. We are proud to employ more than 57,000 associates in Illinois. Walmart supports local businesses, spending more than $68 billion with Illinois suppliers in FYE 2024 and supporting more than 381,000 Illinois supplier jobs. Walmart continues to be a leader in employment opportunity, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy. In FYE 2023, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $37 million in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits in Illinois. Learn more at corporate.walmart.com, and our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram channels.
