Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) has opened a new 575,000-square-foot national distribution center in Shawnee, Kansas. The state-of-the-art facility adds over 200,000 net square feet to SMP's distribution footprint and features advanced logistics technology. Located less than five miles from the existing Edwardsville distribution center, the new facility enables SMP to maintain its current workforce while implementing a multi-point distribution strategy for high-volume SKUs. The centralized location will improve nationwide coverage and reduce transportation lead times. SMP plans to cease operations at the Edwardsville location by year-end. The facility's opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and SMP leadership.