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Menu New warehouse forklifts ready to roll. Warehouse associates learn the new shipping/receiving system. Germersheim Distribution Center Opens in Germany Published on February 1, 2017 — in Directorates/Regions/News — by Lisa Moak The Exchange distribution center in Germany is relocating from Giessen to Germersheim Feb. 1. The new center creates a Logistics Center of Excellence with the Defense Logistics and Defense Commissary agencies in conjunction with U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Installation Management Command. This will make support for America’s Warfighters quicker and more efficient. The Exchange expects to avoid nearly $800,000 in transportation costs annually with this relocation as inventory is closer to service members and their families, reducing mileage and transportation costs and increasing speed to market. Also, the proximity to the Rhine River and Port of Germersheim adds flexibility and reduces replenishment costs – savings that will ultimately result in additional support of military communities around the world. Since the 1960s, merchandise was shipped to Exchanges across Europe and the Middle East from the Giessen Distribution Center. Logistic leadership were on hand as the final operations came to a close to thank Giessen associates for their years of dedicated service. Some local associates are relocating to Germersheim, while others have decided to stay in Giessen or retire from the Exchange. The move from roughly 1.2 million square feet of space at Giessen to 420,000 square feet in Germersheim is being offset by more frequent deliveries of smaller shipments. The new and improved JDA Warehouse Management System further optimizes warehouse operations while minimizing space constraints. Today, the Logistics Center of Excellence is the heart of the U.S. military’s efforts to deliver crucial support to Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors and their families across Europe and to warriors downrange. More photos, video and an update on the grand opening ceremony will be added later this month. Related The Essential Exchange Story We Need to Tell September 28, 2016 In "Director/CEO" FACEBOOK Troops Received a Taste of Home with Holiday Turkeys Thanks to Exchange, DLA January 1, 2017 In "Family Serving Family" TWITTER LISA MOAK B2B Project Flourishing in Europe, Coming to CONUS January 1, 2017 In "Directorates/Re… GOOGLE PINTEREST L AT E S T P O S T S LEAVE A REPLY Write your comment... P O S T CO M M E N T N O T I F Y M E O F F O L L O W - U P C O M M E N T S B Y E M A I L . N O T I F Y M E O F N E W P O S T S B Y E M A I L . Search... R E C E N T P O S T S Timeless Lessons for a New Year Creating Value, Changing the Game — Paul Jen, VP Enterprise Planning Exchange Turnaround Story Set Course for Success