Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana
Shein has opened a new 737,000-square-foot automated distribution warehouse in Lebanon, Indiana. The facility is designed to enhance fulfillment efficiency using advanced automation and technology such as goods-to-person systems that bring products directly to employee workstations. This move aims to reduce manual labor, improve worker safety, and strengthen the company's U.S. supply chain capabilities. This new center expands Shein’s existing operations in Indiana, which began with a facility in Whitestown in 2022. Combined, these two locations now account for over 2.5 million square feet of operational space within the state. The expansion is part of broader efforts by fast fashion companies to localize fulfillment and adapt to regulatory changes affecting cross-border shipping models. Shein’s U.S. network also includes facilities in California and partnerships with third-party logistics providers, reflecting its strategy for efficient domestic distribution.