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Crocs Selects Bastian Solutions for New Automated DC in Ohio

Innovative casual footwear company Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) has partnered with Bastian Solutions for a new storage facility and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Crocs Selects Bastian Solutions for New Automated DC in Ohio
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffJun 22, 2021
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Innovative casual footwear company Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) has partnered with Bastian Solutions for a new storage facility and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Crocs_Release_FinalThe new facility – called “Saltwater” – will support Crocs’ current and anticipated growth throughout North America and, upon completion, will become one of the most automated facilities in the region. At 750,000 square feet, this facility is the latest addition to Crocs’ growing Dayton-area campus and will bring the company’s total operating footprint to over 1,200,000 square feet. Interested job candidates can visit careers.crocs.com to learn about weekly hiring events and apply for positions across a variety of departments, including shipping, receiving, picking and packing.

The Bastian Solutions’ integrated system includes goods-in receiving, AutoStore goods-to-person technology, overhead pouch sortation conveyor, bulk parcel conveyor, returns processing, and tilt tray sortation. The system will be elegantly managed and integrated under Bastian Solutions’ warehouse execution system (WES) suite, Exacta.

Robert Humphry, manager of system sales for Bastian Solutions, stated; “This system will be a true testament towards Crocs’ relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. The facility design considered Crocs’ strategic business and growth plans over the next decade, and the system includes incredible flexibility that will allow Crocs to adapt to any changes in consumer buying, order profiles, seasonality, and even changes within Crocs’ product line. As the facility will be capable of processing more than 40,000 units per hour during peak consumer demand, a highly accurate order fulfillment engine such as Bastian Solutions’ Exacta WES was paramount for Crocs.”

Learn more about Bastian Solutions’ integration capabilities and stay tuned to company news at bastiansolutions.com.

About Bastian Solutions
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions. By combining data-driven designs, scalable material handling systems, and innovative software, the company helps clients across a broad spectrum of markets become leaders in their industries. For more information, visit bastiansolutions.com.

About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The vast majority of shoes within Crocs' collection contain Croslite™ material, a proprietary, molded footwear technology, delivering extraordinary comfort with each step.

In 2021, Crocs declares that expressing yourself and being comfortable are not mutually exclusive. To learn more about Crocs or our global Come As You Are™ campaign, please visit www.crocs.com or follow @Crocs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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