Cardinal Health Unveils State-of-the-Art Consumer Health Logistics Center
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Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has unveiled its new 350,000-square-foot Consumer Health Logistics Center in Groveport, Ohio. The state-of-the-art facility serves as a centralized replenishment hub for distributing over-the-counter medications and healthcare products to over 20 forward distribution centers nationwide.
The facility, operational since July 2025, features advanced automation including robotics, automated labeling, and high-speed conveyors. It has created 150 new jobs and represents part of Cardinal Health's broader investment strategy, which includes $115 million invested in Ohio over the past five years for four new distribution centers and infrastructure improvements.
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- Creation of 150 new jobs in Ohio
- Advanced automation and technology implementation improving operational efficiency
- Part of $115 million investment in Ohio infrastructure over 5 years
- Enhanced distribution capacity with 350,000-square-foot facility serving 20+ distribution centers
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"This first-of-its kind hub marks another key milestone in our multi-year strategy to expand capacity and drive efficiencies across our pharmaceutical distribution network," said Debbie Weitzman, CEO, Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions. "As demand for consumer health products continues to grow, the Consumer Health Logistics Center is providing our customers with comprehensive products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of patients."
As part of a multi-year strategy, Cardinal Health is investing in infrastructure and technology to increase efficiency, capacity and customer service levels. The Consumer Health Logistics Center uses automation and a hub-and-spoke logistics model to optimize consumer health product inventory across the pharmaceutical distribution network, to deliver the right product at the right time, in the right place.
"The Consumer Health Logistics Center underscores our commitment to operational excellence through innovation," said Jamie Barker, SVP, Pharmaceutical and Specialty Supply Chain. "By improving accuracy, speed and reliability, we are better positioned to meet customer expectations and support the safety and well-being of our employees. It's a foundation for future growth, enabling us to scale with confidence and continue meeting the changing needs of our customers and the patients they serve."
The Consumer Health Logistics Center features robotics, automated labeling and high-speed conveyors that reduce physical demand on employees, improve pick-and-pack accuracy and streamline operations. Safety technology, including underground wire-guided forklifts, is helping prevent accidents and creating a safer work environment.
Fully operational since July 2025, the Consumer Health Logistics Center created over 150 jobs, demonstrating Cardinal Health's continued investment in
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About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom.
Contacts
Media: Erich Timmerman, erich.timmerman@cardinalhealth.com
Investors: Matt Sims, matt.sims@cardinalhealth.com
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