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Walmart is investing more than $330 million to modernize its distribution center in Opelousas, Louisiana, with plans to implement robotics and automation that will double the facility's shipping capacity. This multiyear project will begin in 2026 and occur in phases, aligning with Walmart's strategy to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution centers.

By November 2025, over 60% of Walmart's U.S. stores received freight from automated distribution centers. The retailer has also adopted automation in its supply chain, including autonomous forklifts and inventory-tracking sensors.