Walmart Invests $1.3 Billion in New Automated Fulfillment Center in Georgia
Walmart announced a $1.3 billion investment for its first 'next-generation' fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia. The facility will span 1.5 million square feet and is part of the company's broader strategy to enhance same-day and next-day delivery capabilities across the U.S. This new site marks Walmart’s sixth planned automated warehouse nationwide, with four already operational and a fifth set to open in California by early 2027. The Georgia center will use advanced automation technologies from partners like Knapp, enabling faster order processing and higher storage capacity compared to traditional centers. It is expected to create around 1,000 jobs locally. Walmart’s fulfillment network has been a key driver of its e-commerce growth in recent years, with over half of online orders now processed through automated facilities. The company plans to fully automate all regional distribution centers by 2030 as part of an ongoing supply chain modernization effort.
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