Skechers opening Californian distribution centre

US-based Skechers is investing in a sizable new building, with the company aiming to consolidate its distribution operation – currently spread between six warehouses – into a new 1.8 million sq ft building in Moreno Valley, California. It has reportedly cost $250 million and will employ some 500 members of staff. According to Skechers’ Chief Operating Officer, David Weinberg, the company relies on the Port of Long Beach for the movement of its products, and the Moreno Valley site was the only place large enough to accommodate a single establishment of this size in a single location.

“We like serving our customers as quickly as possible,” said Mr Weinberg. “It [footwear] can arrive at the port that day, be here that night and be on the road the next day. We like having it this close by. Right now, we can move 7,000 pairs of shoes an hour but, with the new warehouse, we’re expecting to be able to move 18,000-20,000 pairs of shoes every hour.”

Photograph shows Skechers’ new 1.8 million sq ft warehouse, which will employ 500 people.

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This article was originally published on page 2 of the September 2011 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

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