Distribution Management Selects Onward Robotics for Automated Order Fulfillment, Leading 3PL Deploying 30+ Lumabots in Q1 2025
Distribution and Fulfillment Leader to Drive Process Innovation with Onward Robotics’ Proprietary Technology Platform and Autonomous Mobile Robots
PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 5, 2025
Onward Robotics, the pioneering mobile robotics and software company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to provide its Meet Me® automation solution to Distribution Management, a leading distributor and national third-party logistics (3PL) provider with more than 50 years of expertise in distribution and fulfillment. Distribution Management (DM) will use Onward Robotics’ revolutionary Pyxis software and 30+ Lumabot® autonomous mobile robots in its St. Peters, Missouri, fulfillment center with potential to expand to multiple DM sites in 2025.
Installing in Q1 of this year, Onward’s person-to-goods automation solution will enhance DM’s distribution flow and management of goods, supporting the 3PL’s ability to process orders quickly and maintain its impressive record of delivering 99.98% order accuracy. Onward Robotics’ unique Meet Me model decouples the work of fulfillment associates and Lumabot AMRs, allowing each to function as independent agents of the overall system. Proprietary Pyxis technology uses intelligent mission planning and dynamic labor balancing to optimize task management: reducing unproductive travel time, increasing flexibility, and delivering the capacity to move more orders, more efficiently.
“DM is committed to remaining on the forefront of innovation by implementing cutting-edge automation and robotic technologies that drive operational excellence for our customers. Onward’s Meet Me solution is an intelligent, scalable, and flexible way to increase efficiency and optimize order-picking workflows in our fulfillment centers.”
Rick Goe, SVP of Supply Chain Management at Distribution Management
“DM has an established history of order fulfillment and inventory management innovation, and we’re proud they’ve recognized Onward’s Meet Me solution as the breakthrough industry leader in automated order fulfillment,” said Onward Robotics CEO Lance VandenBrook. “Onward is committed to helping DM and its customers gain efficiency and flexibility in their supply chain operations, and we’re looking forward to shared successes and future innovation with the DM team.”
About Distribution Management
Distribution Management (DM) is a U.S.-based 3rd Party Fulfillment (3PL) provider for consumer brands and a wholesale distributor serving the imaging reseller channel. With over 50 years in business, DM is an expert in automation, inventory management and order fulfillment addressing specific business needs within eCommerce logistics. The company strives to deliver fast, efficient, and accurate order fulfillment that elevates the customer experience at every touchpoint.
About Onward Robotics
Onward Robotics delivers innovative automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Our Meet Me® solution combines proprietary software with person-to-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce operations. Onward Robotics provides the boost in productivity, flexibility, and speed that companies need to remain competitive and grow. Learn more at onwardrobotics.com.
