S&S Activewear expands Körber Supply Chain partnership and deploys Geekplus PopPick robotics solutions

S&S Activewear (S&S), an apparel distributor, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Körber Supply Chain and the deployment of Geekplus robotics solutions at three warehouse sites across the Americas.

"Innovation is a core tenet of our decades long history in the apparel industry. Advancing our warehouse operations with Körber and Geekplus’s robotics and automation expertise has been a natural and impactful evolution in our technology journey,” says Brian Beale, CTO at S&S.

“Our customers deserve a seamless experience from order to fulfilment 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 single 750,000 sq. ft. S&S site in Lockport, Illinois, marking the largest collaboration in Körber's robotics portfolio.

"Warehouse solutions are a core area of Körber’s expertise, and we look forward to expanding our partnership with S&S,” says Sean Elliott, CTO and Acting CEO Software, Körber Business Area Supply Chain.

“Our robotics offerings are designed to scale with the speed and size of business, optimising warehouse operations so organisations can focus on value driven activities to support the larger overall goals."

A key aspect of this expansion is the implementation of Geekplus’s PopPick robotics solutions aimed at optimising warehouse processes.

These robots play a crucial role in efficiently moving inventory stored in totes to pick stations. The system incorporates autonomous mobility and slotting of inventory.

“Our longstanding partnership with Körber has been crucial in bringing our revolutionary solutions to a wider audience,” says Randy Randolph, Director of Channel Partner Sales at Geekplus.

“This deployment with S&S highlights the huge impact of our mobile robots in helping retailers meet the crush of e-commerce orders while improving quality and efficiency.”