The Home Depot has announced that it has opened a new distribution centre in Dallas to fulfil online orders and store orders.
The 1.5 million square-foot distribution centre is designed to meet customers' delivery needs through multiple channels, whether delivering items directly to customers' homes or for pickup at local stores.
The company's newest Dallas supply chain site also manages customer delivery and installation of large appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators ordered in stores or online.
Stephanie Smith, senior vice president of supply chain for The Home Depot said: "We're focused on creating an easier and more convenient shopping experience for our customers' home improvement needs, whether they shop in stores or online.”
"Our supply chain is the foundation for delivering on our Pro and DIY customers' changing expectations, which is why we're investing to offer same day and next day delivery to 90 percent of the U.S. population," she added.
The Dallas-Fort Worth market is a key hub for The Home Depot's delivery and supply chain strategy. Early last year, the company opened another delivery centre at the new Dallas campus that delivers building materials and other products directly to DIY and Pro customers, all within the same day or the next day of ordering.
The new facility features a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell charging station — a sustainable and more efficient way to power material handling equipment. It also includes more than six miles of mechanized lines and other automation technologies that enable increased product flow.
The facility is part of the company's $1.2 billion investment to expand its national distribution and delivery network. Ultimately, the company's supply chain footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will grow from 2.1 million square feet to 4.5 million square feet and will create approximately 1,500 new jobs by the end of this year. The company currently operates 20 distribution centres in the state.
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