To accelerate its manufacturing output, PUMA has strategically expanded partnership with storage leader AutoStore and invested in new distribution centre.
PUMA has announced the continuation and growth of its collaboration with AutoStore and Bastion Solutions, with plans to implement the AutoStore system at its new distribution centre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Bob Philion, President PUMA North America, along with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions, celebrated the grand opening of the new facility with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.
“PUMA’s new facility showcases the integral role Arizona plays in our country’s growing and thriving economy,” says Governor Katie Hobbs.
“We are grateful that PUMA, one of the world’s most recognisable brands, has chosen Arizona, furthering our reputation as a premier logistics hub supporting global companies.”
The company aims to increase its daily order fulfilment at this facility from 100,000 to 200,000, an ambition which can only be achieved through enhancing the speed, efficiency and accuracy of its manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Retail ecommerce sales are estimated to exceed US$8tr by 2027, and for manufacturers in this space to keep up they need a accurate and optimised order fulfilment process.
Helping PUMA achieve this is AutoStore, with its pioneering cube-based modular storage system.
PUMA, AutoStore & Bastian
AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval solution uses elite software and industrial robots to elevate operational efficiency.
PUMA has been using AutoStore’s solutions in its warehouse operations since 2015, serving distribution facilities in Indiana and California.
Since implementing the solutions the manufacturer has accelerated order fulfilment with 99% accuracy, improved delivery times from two weeks to the same day and scaled up warehouse capacity by 10x during peak times.
The solution has enabled landmark achievements for PUMA, like shipping more than 150,000 units per day and reducing energy costs by up to 85%.
“At AutoStore, speed is central to our value proposition,” says Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO at AutoStore.
“That’s why our system not only delivers high speed but also ensures accurate operations with minimal energy consumption.
“Our partnership with PUMA exemplifies how our solution is perfectly suited for high-throughput operations, even during peak demand.
“We are grateful to the team at PUMA for our ongoing collaboration and for trusting us to provide a fulfilment solution that meets the evolving demands of customer service.”
Bastian Solutions has played a critical role in the partnership between AutoStore and PUMA.
As systems integrator its brought both parties together to drive broader operational efficiency and enhance access to premium automated fulfilment solutions.
“At Bastian Solutions, we take pride in our long-standing partnership with AutoStore, having integrated more than 100 of their systems across various industries,” says CEO & President of Bastian Solutions, Aaron Jones.
“During our decade-long relationship, we’ve seen AutoStore become one of the most widely adopted automated fulfilment systems in the world, and we’re honoured to be a part of that journey.
“PUMA is a prime example of how, together, we prioritise the needs of our customers, solving operational challenges while helping them meet and exceed their business objectives. Our collaboration with PUMA showcases the power of innovation and customer-centric solutions to drive performance and efficiency.”
“At PUMA, our mantra is forever faster, and that includes getting our products in the hands of our customers. AutoStore enables us to be the fastest we’ve ever been,” says Bob Philion, PUMA North America President.
“With the rise of ecommerce, we’re seeing a higher volume of orders moving through our facilities, in addition to more frequent surges in demand.
“Our continued partnership with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions allows us to maintain this rapid pace while ensuring every order is fulfilled accurately and efficiently.”
Now PUMA aims to extend these solutions to its new facility in Phoenix, growing its manufacturing operations and supply chain even further.
