KeHE Distributors has opened its latest distribution center in Miami. The facility emphasizes KeHE’s commitment to serving its Southeast partners by improving service in the area, according to the distributor.
The distribution center will feature 360,000 square feet across five temperature zones, an air-conditioned dry warehouse space, a freezer and cooler, an ice cream room, and a flex/fresh room. The center officially began operation in December 2023.
“We appreciate the local officials who have backed our efforts to expand in Miami and execute KeHE’s 'Food. Forward' strategic vision to drive operational excellence, growth, and partner success,” said Deb Conklin, president and CEO of KeHE, in a statement. “KeHE looks forward to expanding to a prime location in the Miami area and supporting the local economy through jobs, economic growth, and efficient service to our retailers and customers.”
This facility will allow KeHE to continue to offer enhanced services to retail partners and customers with an increased ability to stock store shelves with in-demand products. This expansion will also support KeHE’s 99 percent accuracy rate with 85 percent of orders guaranteed to be delivered the next day, said KeHE.
Fully staffed, the Miami facility will have 120 employees with 125 pieces of warehouse equipment.
The latest facility brings the distributor’s presence to four centers in the Southeast and 18 across North America.
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