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GE Appliances Expedites Investments to Lead a New Era of Smart DistributionToday GE Appliances (GEA) opened its new $55 million Area Distribution Center (ADC (News - Alert)) in Commerce, Ga. This smart warehouse is the newest addition to the company's $150 million national investment to expand its distribution network. The latest investment in Jackson County gives GEA's expanded distribution network the ability to deliver in one day to 90 percent of the U.S. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190617005579/en/ GE Appliances leaders officially cut the ribbon for the company's new smart warehouse in Commerce, Georgia. (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company) "GEA has the leading distribution network in the appliance industry, and we're applying the best in smart technology to take a quantum leap forward on our journey to serve customers better," said Mark Shirkness, vice president of distribution for GE Appliances. "Today's consumer researches, shops and buys across various channels-from physical stores to online stores. In this omnichannel world, consumers are empowered, and they want their products now-or as close to now as possible. At GE Appliances, the owner is boss, and our infrastructure investments are designed to exceed our owners' expectations." The Southeast Region Appliance Distribution Center is the first GEA warehouse to blend digital intelligence with agility to manage and deliver large products with world-class service and cost. At the opening of the facility, the company unveiled several distribution innovations, including:
GE Appliances makes more large, bulk appliance deliveries than any other company in the United States. The company opened expanded warehouses in Dallas in June 2018 and in Denver in February 2019. The Commerce smart warehouse is its largest single distribution investment to date and represents the future of all warehouses in GEA's network. With its 12 ADCs and 170 local delivery locations, GE Appliances delivers and installs an appliance every four seconds. GE Appliances' legacy of innovation includes the first appliance delivery app, a patented e-commerce platform, full distribution services for many national retailers and builders, and the ability to deliver in one day to 90 percent of the U.S. In 2018, GE Appliances announced its intent to become the leading appliance manufacturer in the U.S., and since then has announced a series of investments totaling more than $475 million in product, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, creating more than 1,000 new U.S. jobs. Part of GE Appliances' commitment is leading the digital revolution to transform the ownership experience and make life at home easier for consumers. About GE Appliances Today, GE appliances are in 50 percent of all U.S. homes, and our business is committed to serving every customer in the country. We are a purpose-rooted and passion-driven organization that believes there is always a better way. GE Appliances sells products under the Monogram®, CAFÉ, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier and Hotpoint brands. Our products include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners and water filtration systems. For more information, visit www.geappliances.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190617005579/en/ |