AutoStore, Bastian Solutions expands automated fulfillment partnership with PUMA

AutoStore and systems integrator Bastian Solutions have once again partnered with global sports brand PUMA. The companies recently announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration by implementing the AutoStore system at a new distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz.

With this new facility, PUMA aims to increase daily order fulfillment from 100,000 to 200,000, enhancing speed, efficiency, and accuracy across the entire retail supply chain.

PUMA partnership with AutoStore, Bastian Solutions dates back to 2015

AutoStore’s cubic storage and retrieval system has been the default automated fulfillment offering integrated with PUMA’s warehouse operations since 2015, serving distribution facilities in Indiana and California. Bastian Solutions has implemented the AutoStore system from the planning phase to execution on-site. As a result, PUMA has accelerated order fulfillment with 99% accuracy, scaled up warehouse capacity by 10X during peak times and improved delivery times from two weeks to the same day, according to the companies.

“At AutoStore, speed is central to our value proposition,” said 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 fulfillment solution that meets the evolving demands of customer service.”

With retail e-commerce sales estimated to exceed $8 trillion by 2027, having an efficient, fast and accurate order fulfillment process is essential. AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval solution (AS/RS) uses a cube-based modular storage system with advanced robots and software to improve operational efficiency.

“PUMA’s new facility showcases the integral role Arizona plays in our country’s growing and thriving economy,” said Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. “We are grateful that PUMA, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, has chosen Arizona, furthering our reputation as a premier logistics hub supporting global companies.”

Since 2015, together with their integrator Bastian Solutions, PUMA and AutoStore have:

• Moved 50+ million items
• Accelerated order-fulfillment with 99% accuracy
• Shipped over 150,000 units per day and 2 million units per month, even during peak times
• Increased warehouse inventory capacity by 10X (Storing 4.2M units in 100k square feet)
• Shortened order fulfillment times from days to hours for priority shipments
• Reduced energy costs by up to 85%
• Increased inventory accuracy to 99%

“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,” said Bob Philion, PUMA North America president. “With the rise of e-commerce, 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.”

"At Bastian Solutions, we take pride in our long-standing partnership with AutoStore, having integrated over 100 of their systems across various industries,” said Aaron Jones, president & CEO of Bastian Solutions. “During our decade-long relationship, we’ve seen AutoStore become one of the most widely adopted automated fulfillment systems in the world, and we’re honored to be a part of that journey. PUMA is a prime example of how, together, we prioritize 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."