Cardinal Health Expands Pharmaceutical Distribution Network with New Facility

Cardinal Health has announced plans for a new flagship forward distribution center in Indianapolis, Indiana that will further expand and modernize its national pharmaceutical distribution network. The state-of-the-art forward distribution center will feature automation and the latest technology advancements in support of the segment’s distribution of more than 70,000 pharmaceutical and specialty deliveries daily across the United States.

This 230,000-square-foot facility will establish a new benchmark in pharmaceutical distribution, featuring an industry-first robotic storage and retrieval system, designed and implemented in partnership with Swisslog, a leading provider of warehouse automation, robotics, and software. The facility’s advanced automation technology provides real-time inventory visibility, intelligent order fulfillment, and coordinated management of material flow—from receiving to shipping—across state-of-the-art robotics, conveyance, and sorting systems.

The technology and automation enhancements work alongside Cardinal Health employees to deliver operational efficiencies and improve employee and customer experiences, while supporting fluctuations in volume and labor.

This is the second pharmaceutical distribution center the company has announced since 2024. The Indianapolis forward distribution center is expected to be fully operational by fall 2027 and will create more than 100 new jobs in Indiana, which continues to be a strategic transit hub for the company.

For more information, visit https://www.cardinalhealth.com.