Distribution Division Strategically located adjacent to Interstate 40 and in close proximity of Interstate 26, the company's highly efficient warehouse and distribution center is within 250 miles of each one of Ingles' 200+ retail stores. This 780,000-sq. ft. facility houses both grocery and perishable operations. Twelve state-of-the-art banana ripening rooms are just one example of the Distribution Division's commitment to continued technological progression. The warehouse typically stores in excess of 40,000 pallets of product, efficiently processing two million cases per week, supporting daily delivery schedules even during seasonably heavy supply chain demands. This equates to approximately 65% of the total store needs. Our dedicated work force has risen to the challenge of meeting our goals, today, and as we proceed into the future. Our company standard couples old- fashioned values with progressive vision.

Ingles' transportation department operates a fleet of 110 tractors and 385 trailers, distributing products to every Ingles' retail location. An experienced driving force, expedited by logistical technology for scheduling and routing, provides safe, punctual delivery, seven days a week. An aggressive 'backhaul' program maximizes fleet utilization on return trips, broadening the spectrum of product movement and virtual self-sufficiency, and represents increases in previously hidden revenue potentials. These protocols equal shelves filled with product and satisfied customers, a formula that balances with a steady financial gain as we drive into the future.