"Infios and S&S Activewear Recognized as '2025 Leading Supply Chain Project Honorees'"
S&S Activewear, a leading player in the retail and wholesale apparel industry, has transformed its warehouse operations with an innovative approach to robotics, empowering its workforce and scaling operations for the future. The company's award-winning strategy, which has been recognised with the 2025 "Top Supply Chain Projects" Award from Supply and Demand Chain Executive, leverages Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to achieve significant operational improvements.
Key Components
At the heart of S&S Activewear's fulfillment strategy is the implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots. The company has integrated Geek+ robots, including the PopPick systems for order picking, and advanced automation and software from Körber, to optimize warehouse operations.
The strategic deployment of AMRs is part of S&S Activewear's commitment to modernize its distribution network and stay competitive. This evolution has resulted in enhanced speed and efficiency in fulfillment.
Achievements
The use of AMRs has substantially improved the efficiency of warehouse processes, enabling faster order fulfillment and reducing manual labor reliance. S&S Activewear has experienced a 275% increase in accuracy, minimizing errors and protecting customer satisfaction.
Moreover, the company's productivity has boosted fivefold, with the number of picks per hour increasing from 40 to 200 without adding headcount. This has been made possible by the AMRs taking over tasks such as driving and traveling to pick up items, which previously accounted for almost 50% of employees' time.
The rollout of Geek+ robotic systems across multiple distribution centers demonstrates scalable success and operational consistency. The environment features 350 Autonomous Mobile Robots, 120,000 custom totes, 3,000 robotic racks, and 24 robotic picking stations, all tightly integrated with S&S Activewear's ERP system.
Dynamic slotting, pick-to-light guidance, and advanced decanting are integrated within the environment, further streamlining warehouse operations.
Empowering People, Not Replacing Them
S&S Activewear's innovative approach to warehouse robotics is not about replacing people but rather empowering them and preparing for the future. Employee turnover has decreased by 75% due to safer, smarter workflows. Training time at S&S Activewear was reduced from 90 days to 20 minutes, simplifying onboarding during peak season. Employees no longer have to learn how to drive a forklift, as this task is now handled by the AMRs.
In conclusion, S&S Activewear's fulfillment strategy centers on deploying Geek+ AMRs integrated with Körber software to transform warehouse operations, leading to improved efficiency and competitive advantage in its distribution network. This strategic use of AMRs combined with advanced warehouse automation software has resulted in significant positive impact on fulfillment speed, accuracy, and productivity.
Infos, a company offering assistance in implementing AMRs and robotics for businesses looking to modernize their fulfillment processes, played a crucial role in S&S Activewear's successful transformation. This award-winning project serves as a testament to the potential of robotics in revolutionizing warehouse operations and preparing businesses for the future.
- S&S Activewear has leveraged robotics technology in its business operations, integrating Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from Geek+ and advanced automation software from Körber to optimize its warehouse operations and logistics.
- By implementing AMRs and innovative logistics technology, S&S Activewear has achieved a productivity boost of five times, with order picking efficiency significantly improved and a reduction in manual labor reliance.
- Infos, a company specializing in assisting businesses with AMR implementation, has played a key role in S&S Activewear's award-winning transformation, demonstrating the potential of technology to revolutionize warehouse operations and secure a competitive edge in the apparel industry.
