Target’s new supply chain facility could be first of many

A new Target warehouse in Houston represents more than just a new building serving one region. It’s potentially a new way in which the retailer’s supply chain will operate throughout the U.S. Last week, Target opened its first “receive center” in Houston, a new kind of facility in its supply chain network. The facility will largely house imported products — often seasonal, bulky or tough-to-forecast items — to avoid them taking up space in distribution centers. The new center in Houston is a test to understand how such facilities could work for Target moving forward, Sousan Ortega, Target’s svp of field replenishment, global supply chain and logistics, told Modern Retail. It is a pilot for the company to understand whether it came up with the right design and automation for the facility, and whether it works as expected. Continue reading this article on modernretail.co. Sign up for Modern Retail newsletters to get the latest on the shifting dynamics between retail’s old and new guards.