Group 1 - Walmart has opened a 725,000-square-foot perishable distribution center in Wellford, South Carolina, as part of its strategy to enhance its grocery supply chain [3][8] - The Wellford facility is the third of five new perishable distribution centers being established nationwide, with additional locations in California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey [3][8] - The new facilities can process over double the volume of traditional distribution centers by utilizing automation and artificial intelligence [4][6] Group 2 - The Wellford center will handle fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat, and frozen goods for distribution to 180 Walmart stores, employing over 600 full-time workers [8] - Walmart is actively hiring for roles such as automation equipment operators to support the operations of the new facility [8] - The implementation of AI technology in the distribution process ensures accuracy and freshness, facilitating faster unloading at stores and allowing associates to focus more on customer service [6][8]