FCA US invests $12.2 million in new distribution center in Virginia
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Daily outbound shipments are projected at 24 tractor-trailers.
The facility will handle more than 50,000 part numbers distributed to over 200 FCA US dealerships, located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as some locations in the East Coast, Midwest and South.
Once operational, the facility is projected to ship approximately 9.2 million pieces annually. The Virginia PDC’s footprint will cover more than 27 acres.
Daily outbound shipments are projected at 24 tractor-trailers, with 10 inbound shipments each day. The Virginia PDC will include two shifts and create more than 70 jobs.
FCA US will invest $12.2 million in equipment for the Virginia facility. In addition, FCA US will tap into local resources for assistance in areas such as janitorial services, facilities management and exterior building maintenance.
The Virginia PDC is the first since a new parts distribution center was inaugurated in Toluca, Mexico, in February 2015 to serve the local market, and will add to the Mopar brand’s current network of 53 PDCs (including joint ventures) worldwide.
The facility will be launched under FCA World Class Logistics methodology, which establishes a synchronized supply chain that progressively eliminates waste through the contribution of all employees and the rigorous use of methods and standards that promote an approach of continuous improvement. ■