Cardinal Health expands warehouse footprint

DUBLIN, Ohio – Cardinal Health will open a new distribution center in the Columbus, Ohio, area as part of a multi-year warehouse modernization and growth plan.  

The 208,144-square-foot distribution center will support Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions, a market-leading medical supplies provider and specialized business focused on providing comfortable care in the home for people with chronic and serious health conditions. It will be the 10th distribution center in the U.S. for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. 

"We have been committed to helping patients take care of their health at home for decades,” said Rob Schlissberg, president, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. “As a result of the pandemic, the health care industry is experiencing accelerated consumer demand for personalized experiences when it comes to health care at home. Expanding our warehouse footprint optimizes our distribution network and enhances our customer service levels, while positioning us for sustained growth in an area of patient care that continues to evolve.” 

The distribution center, which is expected to be fully operational in November, will integrate state-of-the art logistics technology, including robotic storage capabilities, conveyance and the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform, to optimize digital supply chain planning. All technology and automation will work alongside Cardinal Health employees to deliver operational efficiencies, as well as enhanced employee and customer experiences, while supporting fluctuations in volume and labor. 

The distribution center joins another recently announced 574,670-square-foot center also expected to open later this year in Columbus.