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GLENDALE, Arizona— November 20, 2024 —  AutoStore™ and systems integrator Bastian Solutions have once again partnered with global sports brand PUMA. Today, they announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration by implementing the AutoStore system at a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 and Bob Philion, President PUMA North America, along with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions, celebrated the grand opening alongside Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.

 

“PUMA’s new facility showcases the integral role Arizona plays in our country’s growing and thriving economy,” said 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.”

 

AutoStore’s cubic storage and retrieval system has been the default automated fulfillment solution 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.

 

“At AutoStore, speed is central to our value proposition. 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,” said Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO at AutoStore. “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 ecommerce 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 uses a cube-based modular storage system with state-of-the-art robots and excellent software to improve operational efficiency.

 

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

“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 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.”

 

CEO & President of Bastian Solutions, Aaron Jones, said: "At Bastian Solutions, we take pride in our long-standing partnership with AutoStore, having integrated over 100 of their systems across various industries. 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."

 

“Today marks an exciting time for our community as we welcome PUMA's state-of-the-art facility to Glendale,” said Mayor Jerry Weiers. “The presence of such a globally recognized brand underscores Glendale's growing reputation as a hub for innovation and opportunity. This is a win for economic growth, and reflection of our city's commitment to progress and the bright future ahead. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant Glendale.”

 

 

Patrik Wallgren, AutoStore, patrik.wallgren@autostoresystem.com

Megan Shore, Bastian Solutions, mshore@bastiansolutions.com

 

 

AutoStore™, founded in 1996, is a technology company that develops order-fulfillment solutions to help businesses achieve efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods. The company offers both hardware and software capabilities and the AutoStore technology is interoperable with other third-party solutions.

 

AutoStore is global, with ~1,550 Systems in 57 countries. All sales are distributed, designed, installed, and serviced by a network of qualified system integrators referred to as "partners".

 

AutoStore was founded in Nedre Vats, on the west coast of Norway. The company has offices in Norway, the U.S., the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, as well as assembly facilities in Poland and Thailand.

 

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing their clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions. The expertise Bastian Solutions delivers includes exceptional results through a proven process of analytical consulting, engineering and design, simulation, project management, and installation services, while sourcing the best material handling equipment and automation technologies available. With innovation at the forefront, the company also develops Exacta supply chain software, conveyor and sortation systems, custom automated material-handling equipment, robotics, autonomous vehicles and robotic shuttles, and state-of-the art industrial controls.Bastian Solutions serves domestic and global markets, covering the United States, Canada, India, Mexico and South America.

 

 

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 20,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.