SUZHOU, China, Sept. 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, the global leader in
mobile robots for logistics, and Adidas, the leading global
sportswear brand, join forces to proudly announce the grand opening
of their state-of-the-art automated distribution center in Suzhou,
China, marking a remarkable
achievement in their strategic partnership.
This fully automated warehousing and distribution center,
covering an area of 139,000 square meters, sets a new industry
standard with its high degree of speed and flexibility in
warehousing logistics. It can process more than one million pieces
per day, with the capacity to hold ten million pieces of apparel
and footwear in its facilities.
Geek+'s logistics robot solution addressed various challenges
faced in Adidas' logistics and warehousing operations. This
included customizations for item location detection, significantly
enhancing operational safety and aligning perfectly with
human-machine collaboration needs. The solution also optimized
robot handling efficiency through intelligent scheduling logic,
elevating overall efficiency and improving the work experience for
logistics center employees thereby increasing worker retention.
Harm Ohlmeyer, Global Chief Financial Officer of Adidas said,
"With the establishment of this center, Adidas aims to ramp up
supply chain responsiveness, boost operational efficiency, and
elevate the consumer experience. We envision these logistics
advancements to provide valuable insights for Adidas' global
expansion."
Yong Zheng, Founder and CEO of
Geek+, said, " As a pioneer in smart logistics, Geek+ is delighted
to support Adidas in advancing warehouse logistics flexibility,
ultimately enhancing the consumer experience. Adidas and Geek+ have
a longstanding and robust collaborative foundation and this
inauguration marks a significant milestone in the partnership
between the two and stands as a crucial innovation within the
industry."
About Adidas
Adidas is a leading global sportswear
brand, dedicated to providing high-quality athletic footwear,
apparel, and accessories. With a rich heritage dating back to 1949,
the brand is known for its innovative designs, cutting-edge
technology, and commitment to helping athletes achieve their best
performance. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Adidas operates on a global scale
with a workforce of over 59,000 employees worldwide and 2022
revenue surpassing 22.5 billion
euros, Adidas focuses on professional sports performance,
comfortable athleisure wear, and trendy sports classics. The brand
offers a diverse product range to meet the needs of consumers in
both the sporting and daily wear domains.
For more information, please visit
https://www.adidas-group.com/en/ or news.adidas.com
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global leader in robotic
solutions for logistics. We develop Autonomous Mobile-Robot (AMR)
solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient
automation for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is
trusted by over 700 global industry leaders and has been recognized
as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015,
Geek+ has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the United States, Germany, the United
Kingdom, Japan,
South Korea, Mainland China, Hong
Kong SAR, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.geekplus.com/
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