Case Study: Patagonia achieves greener, more efficient distribution with Dematic modular conveyors

“Green” Distribution Center with Dematic Eco-friendly Conveyors

Patagonia, an outdoor apparel company, faced challenges in its direct-to-consumer order fulfillment process due to significant business growth. Their manual system led to shipping errors, missed delivery dates, and high costs. This situation prompted them to seek an automated solution from the vendor Dematic.

Dematic implemented its modular, eco-friendly conveyor system, which handles goods of all sizes and features intelligent controls. The solution increased man-hour efficiency by 20%, reduced power consumption by up to 30%, and drastically cut labor needs from 3.5 FTEs to just 0.5 for the process. It also eliminated shipping errors and returns, providing a sustainable and flexible material handling system for Patagonia's distribution center.

Patagonia

Dave Abeloe

Center Director