McKesson to close South Carolina distribution center

McKesson Medical-Surgical will shut down its Rock Hill, S.C.-based distribution center in the spring, marking the end of its decade-long operation in the area, The Post and Courier reported Dec. 30. 

Advertisement

The 300,000-square-foot facility will close in March, with nearly 200 employees set to be laid off. The company informed its workforce of the closure in September and a formal layoff notice was submitted to the state in December, according to the newspaper. 

McKesson Medical-Surgical, part of McKesson Corp., invested $27.5 million in the Rock Hill center when it opened a decade ago. It is one of the Richmond, Va.-based company’s 22 distribution hubs across the nation. 

The closure is a part of McKesson’s efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency. “After a thorough review of our strategic and operational goals, we are making changes to our McKesson Medical-Surgical organization to drive operational efficiencies and simplify our infrastructure,” company spokesperson Teri Mitchell told the Post and Courier. 

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Supply Chain

Advertisement

Comments are closed.