Asia PetWorld and Geek+ Collaborate to Revolutionize Warehousing in the Pet Supply Industry

The Customer

• Asia PetWorld, a global leader in pet supply distribution, handles 8,000 unique SKUs daily.
• Supplies a wide range of pet products, including large pet beds, cat litter, and bulk dog food.
• Operates in a labor-intensive and complex warehousing landscape with high product diversity.

The Challenge

• High SKU volume: Managing a vast assortment of 8,000 SKUs demanded significant labor and resources.
• Rising labor costs: Increasing operational expenses due to dependency on manual labor.
• Handling heavy, bulky items: Products such as large pet beds and bulk pet food added physical strain on workers.
• Labor shortages: Difficulties in maintaining efficient operations due to workforce shortages.
  
  

Our Solution

• Robots capable of efficiently handling bulky and heavy items, such as large pet beds, cat litter, and dog food.
• Improved inventory management through intelligent automation, enabling operational flexibility.
• Enhanced employee ergonomics by reducing the physical strain of manual tasks, fostering a safer and healthier work environment.
  
  

The Geekplus impact

• Efficient operations: A 99.5% picking accuracy leading to more reliable order fulfillment.
• Employee well-being: Reduced physical strain and created a safer, more comfortable work environment for workers.
• Rapid transformation: Warehouse operations were revolutionized within just two months.
• Scalable solution: The robotics system ensured flexibility for future growth and changes.
• Customer satisfaction: Enhanced inventory management improved overall customer service experience.
  
  

“In Singapore, the labor availability is always a challenge for warehouse owners. The situation is even worse for the pet industry where workers often need to manage heavy, awkward items. After adopting the Geek+ robots, we are better able to handle our stocks and can offer a more comfortable workplace to our employees.”

Sebastian Wiradharma, Director, Asia PetWorld

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