Walmart will be making an investment in upgrading the regional distribution center (RDC) in Menomonie, WI. as part of a project to renovate 25 of 42 locations.  It is planned to introduce robotics, artificial intelligence technology, and other modernization to increase efficiency and safety.  The facility has operated for over 29 years and has been selected for an update that will guide similar projectsfor other RDCs.

Walmart operates three distribution centers and 99 retail stores in the state of Wisconsin and employs 33,000 associates.  Worldwide, Walmart operates 10,500 stores under 48 banners in 24 nations.  The company employs over 2.2 million in the nations where it operates.