NEW SAM’S CLUB DISTRIBUTION CENTER COMING TO OKLAHOMA CITY
Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc., is opening a multi-purpose distribution center in Oklahoma City. The 300,000-square-foot facility will be located at OKC Logistics Park, an industrial space in southwest Oklahoma City encompassing 1.6 million square feet. Sam’s Club plans to make a $40 million capital investment to open the facility. “We are excited Sam’s Club has chosen to expand its supply chain capabilities in Oklahoma City,” said Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO Christy Gillenwater. “This substantial capital investment further proves that Oklahoma City is a prime destination for world-class companies looking to expand. Our business- friendly climate, middle-of-the-country location and access to major interstates and rail lines makes Oklahoma City the perfect place for a distribution center.” The announcement comes after months of work by state and local officials, including the Chamber’s economic development team. They performed a wage analysis for multiple positions at the distribution center and facilitated discussions on training support and incentives. Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sam’s Club has been an important economic driver for the state since it first opened in 1983. “I am thrilled that partnership will continue as the company brings 130 long-term jobs to Oklahoma with this new distribution center,” said Stitt. An official with Sam’s Club said the new facility will improve services for its members, mainly in terms of speed and availability of products. “We’re excited to enhance our supply chain capabilities in the State of Oklahoma,” said Joseph Godsey, chief supply chain officer of Sam’s Club. “We are on a journey to transform the entire Sam’s Club supply chain through strategic expansion and cutting-edge automation.” Local officials applauded the investment. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said the new facility
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