Lowe’s Distribution Center List

In this article, learn about:

• What is a Distribution Center?

• The Types of Lowe’s Distribution Centers

• The Locations of Lowe’s Distribution Centers
  

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What is a Distribution Center?

A distribution center is a facility where products are stored, organized, and prepared for distribution to retail locations, job sites, or directly to customers. These centers are critical in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and ensuring products are available where and when they’re needed.

Lowe’s operates more than 130 supply chain facilities, a significant portion of which are distribution centers. Each center specializes in specific functions to meet customer demands and streamline operations.

The Types of Lowe’s Distribution Centers

Lowe’s diverse network of distribution centers plays a vital role in managing inventory and fulfilling orders efficiently. Each type serves a unique purpose within the supply chain:

Bulk Distribution Centers (BDC): Handle large-scale inventory, including appliances and other bulky items like riding mowers, grills, and patio furniture. These facilities support Lowe’s cross-dock network by providing daily shipments for last-mile delivery to customers.

Domestic Consolidation Centers: Consolidate shipments from multiple suppliers, optimizing transportation to other distribution facilities.

Emergency Response Center: Lowe's Command Center operates year-round, focusing on disaster preparedness and response to support customers, associates, and communities during natural disasters. The center pre-stages high-demand products, such as generators, gas cans, tarps, flashlights, batteries, and bottled water, at a dedicated disaster distribution center in metro Atlanta. This setup allows Lowe’s to expedite emergency supplies to stores in high-risk areas.

Flatbed Distribution Centers (FDC): These facilities receive shipments via rail and truck from suppliers and quickly load customized orders onto flatbed trucks for delivery to Lowe's retail stores.

Import Distribution Centers: These centers across the country allow Lowe’s to store seasonal and outdoor living items until they are needed, helping to efficiently manage inventory and meet customer demand during peak seasons.

Pro Fulfillment Centers (PFC): Dedicated facilities designed to serve professional customers and contractors by providing direct-to-jobsite delivery of essential building materials, like lumber, roofing materials, drywall, windows, and doors. This service allows professionals to remain on the job site without interruption.

Regional Distribution Centers (RDC): Highly automated, central hubs for shipping products to Lowe’s retail stores within a specific geographic region.

Transload Distribution Centers (XDT): Lowe’s also operates coastal holding and transload facilities to handle imported products, ensuring a smooth inventory flow from international suppliers to regional distribution centers and stores.

Lowe’s Distribution Centers’ Locations

Lowe’s vast network of distribution centers are strategically located across the United States to support its retail stores and customers. These facilities play a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow of products, from building materials and seasonal goods to appliances and tools. Below is a breakdown of Lowe’s distribution center locations by facility type.

Bulk Distribution Centers

Domestic Consolidation Centers

Emergency Response Center

Flatbed Distribution Center

Import Distribution Centers

Pro Fulfillment Center

Regional Distribution Center

Transload Distribution Center

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