Adidas Group Global Distribution Operations with Manhattan WMS

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Adidas Group Global Distribution Operations with Manhattan WMS

Case study of Adidas implementing Manhattan Warehouse Management, Labour Management, Slotting Optimisation and Supply Chain Intelligence across three distribution centres.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Manhattan Associates

Adidas Group selected Manhattan Associates Distribution Management solutions to standardise operations across complex global distribution centres in the US, UK and South Korea. The implementation covered Warehouse Management for Open Systems, Labour Management, Slotting Optimisation and Supply Chain Intelligence, integrated with conveyors, sorters, put-to-light and ERP. Results included faster transaction processing, improved inventory accuracy and greater supply chain visibility.

Key takeaways

Manhattan WMS deployed at three strategic DCs handling multi-brand sporting goods

Integration with automated MHE systems and ERP improved data availability for managers

Parallel go-live at sites in Spartanburg, Manchester and Seoul completed on schedule

Transaction processing rates exceeded those of Adidas legacy warehouses

Project recognised internally as Most Successful Project Team in 2008

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