Walmart Opens Third High-Tech Perishable Distribution Center in South Carolina

Walmart has recently opened a state-of-the-art 725,000-square-foot perishable distribution center in the Lyman/Wellford, South Carolina area, designed to serve 180 stores with fresh produce, dairy, meat, and frozen goods. This facility is part of a nationwide initiative that includes five new high-tech perishable distribution centers aimed at transforming Walmart's supply chain through advanced automation and AI technology, which improves efficiency by processing more than double the volume of traditional centers and reducing physically demanding tasks for workers. The center employs over 600 full-time associates who work alongside robotics and AI systems that ensure accuracy, freshness, and fast unloading at stores, while also providing career growth opportunities. Local officials, including the South Carolina governor and the mayor of Lyman, have praised Walmart's investment for creating quality jobs and supporting regional economic growth. Walmart continues to leverage these innovations to enhance its omni-channel experience, improve supply chain efficiency, and maintain its competitive advantage as the leading food and consumables retailer in North America. These developments underscore Walmart's commitment to blending technology with workforce development to meet evolving consumer demands in a stable but competitive market environment.