UNFI Opens Sarasota North Distribution Middle

On Sept. 9, United Pure Meals Inc. (UNFI, Windfall, RI) introduced the opening of its Sarasota North Distribution Middle in Sarasota, FL. It’s a part of the corporate’s technique to ship extra worth for its companions by “improved operational effectiveness and effectivity.”

In line with the corporate, Sarasota North is the primary UNFI distribution heart to make the most of KNAPP’s AI-enabled Choose-it-Straightforward Robotic and the second to characteristic KNAPP’s Items-to-Individual automation. These applied sciences are designed to “enhance order accuracy, effectivity and stock administration,” delivering a rise in high quality and repair for purchasers, lowering working prices and bettering affiliate expertise.

“By aligning KNAPP’s automation experience with UNFI’s imaginative and prescient for Sarasota North, we’ve created an answer that not solely strengthens operational efficiency but in addition empowers warehouse groups and makes an actual distinction for purchasers, mentioned Jusuf Buzimkic, chief gross sales officer at KNAPP.

The brand new 1 million-square-foot facility employs greater than 400 associates and features a vary of options resembling superior automated repack techniques, a fitness center, recreation and recreation areas, upscale break areas, a devoted driver’s lounge, ability growth, long-term profession development, associate-led volunteerism, charitable giving and native partnerships, the corporate mentioned

“Opening Sarasota North is a big funding as we proceed to optimize our distribution community for the long run,” mentioned Jeff Sault, president, distribution at UNFI. “By combining superior automation with a robust concentrate on the affiliate expertise, we’re not solely bettering how we serve clients and suppliers—we’re creating a greater place to work and a stronger basis for long-term progress.” 

For extra info, go to www.unfi.com.