CSCMP Kroger Distribution Center Tour
Join us on January 17th at 10:30AM for an overview and tour of the Kroger Distribution Center and also hear from David Welch from Robinson Weeks Partners who will provide an update on the Gillem Logistics Center and what the future looks like for the entire base. We will start with an overview of the facility, a safety briefing, and then a tour of the state-of-the-art distribution center in Forest Park, Georgia. Lunch will be provided along with ample opportunity to network with your peers and Kroger leaders. As this is a business hours tour of a live distribution center, proper attire required including closed toe shoes and no high heels please.
In 1883, the year Barney Kroger opened his first grocery store, he didn’t need a distribution center. Fast forward 130 years, not only has that changed, The Kroger Company has quite literally reinvented the food distribution game. With the highly automated and fully integrated and automated 1.3 million square foot Kroger Distribution Center at Gillem Logistics Center in Forest Park, Georgia, Kroger is redefining grocery distribution efficiency.
Join us on January 17th at 10:30 AM for an overview and tour of the Kroger Distribution Center and also hear from David Welch from Robinson Weeks Partners who will provide an update on the Gillem Logistics Center and what the future looks like for the entire base. We will start with an overview of the facility, a safety briefing, and then a tour of the state-of-the-art distribution center in Forest Park, Georgia. Lunch will be provided along with ample opportunity to network with your peers and Kroger leaders. As this is a business hours tour of a live distribution center, proper attire required including closed toe shoes and no high heels please.
Late Registration or Walk-up/Day-of-Event Cost: $55 for all space permitting
Advanced pre-registration will end on 1/10/2018 (Tour limited to 50 guests)
Closed toe shoes required for touring the facility
No high heeled shoes allowed during the tour
For questions: Candie Becraft, [email protected]
Registration not available.