Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia-based largest retail pharmacy chain and leading healthcare provider has opened ‘IMDAD’ the first smart distribution center across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the retail sector.
The opening of the 250,000 square meters, state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by HE Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON).
IMDAD was built under the Patronage of the MODON, Nahdi’s strategic partner who oversaw the development of the industrial facility. This is one of many strategic partnerships the company has cultivated with renowned local and global companies to bring IMDAD vision to life.
Strategically located in the 2nd Industrial Zone of Jeddah, IMDAD distribution center is expected to revolutionize the retail pharmacy industry by catering to the needs of 200 million products for visitors across Saudi Arabia, serving Nahdi’s purpose of “Adding beats to Guests’ lives every day.”
Eng. Raed Monagel VP – Supply Chain Nahdi Medical Company
“Integrating the technologies above will enable IMDAD to increase order processing capabilities by 80 percent, facilitating more than 200 million units annually and accommodate 16,000 various types of products. The facility layout was designed to create an efficient, productive-boost traffic flow while following a human-centric approach to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. This design was also taking into consideration the future expansions needed to allow the company to serve the Omni healthcare integration vision.”
Commenting on the launch of the new facility, Eng. Yasser Joharji, CEO at Nahdi Medical Company said, “The development of the first smart distribution center across the MENA region for the retail sector reflects Nahdi’s commitment towards achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and NIDLP targets of creating and improving the performance of logistics hubs across the Kingdom.”
Eng. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al-Salem, CEO of MODON, said, “Since our inception, MODON has been committed to building industrial spaces adhering to the highest international standards. We are glad to be Nahdi’s strategic partners and it is a matter of great pride to have overseen the development of the first smart distribution center in the MENA region.”
The IMDAD Project is a recipient of the FIDIC Contract Users’ Award for ‘Highly Commended Contract Client of the Year’ (2021). The prestigious award is a recognition of excellence in the use of FIDIC contract forms in project delivery and in the adoption of best-practice collaboration.
