Apparel distributor turns to robots
S&S ACTIVEWEAR has partnered with Körber Supply Chain using Geekplus robotics solutions at three warehouse sites across the Americas.
The collaboration enables S&S to optimise on-site staff, order quality and delivery efficiencies to meet the surging demands of a rapidly evolving market.
S&S CTO Brian Beale, says: “Advancing our warehouse operations with Körber and Geekplus’s robotics and automation expertise has been a natural and impactful evolution in our technology journey.
“Our customers deserve a seamless experience from order to fulfillment and we’re excited about the increased efficiencies we’re already seeing through our collaboration with Körber.”
The partnership commenced with the deployment of 340 Geekplus robots at a 750,000 sq ft S&S site in Lockport, Illinois, marking the largest collaboration in Körber's robotics portfolio. A key aspect of this expansion is the implementation of Geekplus’s PopPick robotics which play a role in moving inventory stored in totes to pick stations. The system incorporates autonomous mobility and slotting of inventory.
The system, designed to support more than 4,500 lines per hour through 24 picking stations, has proven its effectiveness in enhancing speed and efficiency in warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and quality assurance.
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