Walmart ’s 340,000 sq ft , high - tech consolidation centre is set to open in Colton , California this July . It will initially be staffed by 50 full - time employees but aims to grow to 600 by 2021 . When the center opens in July, initially it will employ about 150 full-time associates with plans to expand to 600 associates by 2021. The centre will be the first in the retail company ’s supply chain to receive , store and process freight . Walmart states it will improve efficiency by using automated technology to allow three times more volume to travel through , bringing multiple orders together and better ensuring products end up where they are needed . The company said the facility is part of its ongoing investment in technology .
Walmart ’s 340,000 sq ft , high - tech consolidation centre is set to open in Colton , California this July . It will initially be staffed by 50 full - time employees but aims to grow to 600 by 2021 . The centre will be the first in the retail company ’s supply chain to receive , store and process freight . Walmart states it will improve efficiency by using automated technology to allow three times more volume to travel through , bringing multiple orders together and better ensuring products end up where they are needed . The company said the facility is part of its ongoing investment in technology .