Combined the new centers in Indiana and California will help Denso achieve higher fill rates, manage efficient inventory, control cost and meet growth targets. "With our distribution strategy, we are embracing innovation to build the future of mobility," says Kazu Yanagawa, vice president of Denso's Supply Chain Management Group. "The center in Jeffersonville is strategically located to help meet the rising demand for DENSO's top-quality replacement auto parts in the Northeast and Midwest. This new distribution center gives us next-day ground transportation access to the entire region." The Indiana distribution center — located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky. — represents an investment of more than $9.5 million, when accounting for the lease and equipment. Of that, $3 million has been dedicated to technology, such as warehouse management software to control inventory, optimize supply chain management and enhance customer service.