Semir Apparel Implements Manhattan WMS for Multi-Channel Supply Chain

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Semir Apparel Implements Manhattan WMS for Multi-Channel Supply Chain

Case study of Semir's Manhattan Warehouse Management deployment showing 60% picking gains, 40% labor reduction, and 30% space utilization improvement.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Manhattan Associates

Semir, a leading Chinese apparel retailer, replaced manual warehouse processes with Manhattan Associates WMS across Shanghai and Wenzhou distribution centers. The system supports Make-to-Order operations, multi-SKU complexity, and omnichannel fulfillment for 7,500 retail outlets plus e-commerce. Results include faster order processing of 350,000 pieces in seven hours and improved vendor compliance monitoring.

Key takeaways

Picking efficiency increased 60 percent after WMS deployment

Labor costs reduced 40 percent through task management and workload balancing

Space utilization improved 30 percent via optimized slotting and layout

350,000 individual pieces processed in a 7-hour order window

WMS integrated with SAP and existing MHE including sorters and AS/RS

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