Adidas Spartanburg DC Automation Case Study: WMS Integration

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Adidas Spartanburg DC Automation Case Study: WMS Integration

Case study of Adidas consolidating two U.S. distribution centers into a 2M sq ft automated campus using Intelligrated conveyors, sorters, and WMS controls.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Adidas consolidated distribution after acquiring Reebok by building two greenfield DCs in Spartanburg, SC. The project integrated high-speed conveyors, bulk-dump induction, sliding shoe sorters, and InControlWare controls to process hundreds of thousands of units daily. Goals included improving service levels, reducing operating costs, and scaling for e-commerce growth while meeting same-day shipping commitments.

Key takeaways

Consolidated two DCs into 2M sq ft campus handling apparel and footwear at high daily volume

Bulk-dump waterfall induction and domino shoebox induction enabled rapid morning wave processing

IntelliSort sliding shoe sorters and timed-release packing merges supported 18,000 units per hour

WMS-directed residual picking and e-waves enabled same-day shipping for orders before 3 p.m.

Project delivered on-time and on-budget with measurable gains in productivity and service levels

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