Cardinal Health Opens New Facility in Fort Worth for At-Home Healthcare Business Network.

Cardinal Health has opened a facility in Fort Worth for its at-home business network. The company specializes in distributing products and health services to pharmacies, hospitals, and medical practices. The facility is expected to support the company's expansion into at-home healthcare services.

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has announced a significant expansion of its at-Home Solutions distribution network with the opening of a new 340,000 square foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This new center, which is capable of shipping 10,000 packages daily, marks the third distribution center built in three years, adding over 750,000 square feet to the network [1].

The company's at-Home Solutions business serves more than 6 million people annually in the United States, providing critical medical supplies for chronic conditions. The new facility in Fort Worth is dedicated to this segment and will directly ship packages to patients' homes across the country. These shipments include essential medical supplies for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and urological conditions [2].

Cardinal Health has also announced plans to build a new distribution center in Sacramento, California. This facility is expected to be operational by Summer 2027. Additionally, the company will upgrade its existing Ontario, California facility with automated systems to enhance efficiency [1].

The expansion is part of Cardinal Health's ongoing investment in its supply chain. The company has been intentional in designing its distribution network to prioritize the needs of its customers, incorporating advanced robotics and automation technologies to improve the speed and efficiency of supply delivery [2].

"Investing in our supply chain is not a 'nice to have' – it is a must-have," said Jamie Deist, senior vice president of Supply Chain for at-Home Solutions. "We will always prioritize what is needed to ensure that our distribution network is built with our customers' needs in mind" [2].

Cardinal Health's focus on expanding its distribution network and upgrading existing facilities demonstrates a strategic commitment to improving service levels, quality, and safety for its customers. This expansion is particularly critical as it aims to enhance the company's presence on the West Coast, where numerous carrier hubs and a significant number of customers are located [2].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CAH/cardinal-health-at-home-solutions-opens-texas-distribution-center-hwpe7snxjahm.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/cardinal-health-at-home-solutions-opens-texas-distribution-center-announces-plans-for-new-californi-ce7d59d8dd8df520