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Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
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, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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,' said Rick Goe, SVP of Supply Chain Management at Distribution Management. 'Onward's Meet Me solution is an intelligent, scalable, and flexible way to increase efficiency and optimize order-picking workflows in our fulfillment centers.' '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
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
CSAM charges held over for Cumbola man
PORT CARBON— A Cumbola man waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on various charges including possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The case advances to the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. State police charged Gary Jon Hysock Jr., 36, with possessing CSAM. Police charged Hysock Dec.10 with felony CSAM and criminal use of a communications facility. He initially denied viewing CSAM when asked by police. Law enforcement received information via social media chat applications MeetMe and KIK that were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The email address used for both accounts was associated with Hysock, police said. Breezeline, the internet service provider, was served an administrative subpoena and complied. Ten files were uploaded to KIK using the email address associated with Hysock between April 4 and April 12, 2024, and the same address also was used June 16, 2024, in discussing sexual fantasies, according to police. On Dec. 9, Magisterial District Judge David Plachko, Port Carbon, approved a search warrant for an address in the 100 block of Cumbola, which was served Tuesday. Hysock told police he owned a phone but denied knowing what KIK is, and stated he hadn't used the application MeetMe in years. An investigation of his phone yielded, among other things, the email address in question, according to police. During a later interview, Hysock admitted he received CSAM, according to police. Plachko arraigned Hysock on $150,000 straight cash bail previously, which he was unable to post. He was remanded to Schuylkill County Prison; however, and bail was later posted on his behalf.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
San Angelo man convicted following minor sex sting operation
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo man has been convicted of attempting to solicit sex from a minor online after being caught through a sting operation. According to information provided by the 51st District Attorney's Office, a special agent of the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted an investigation on Oct. 10, 2022, 'targeted at child sex predators using online platforms.' Nicholas Dussault, 32, engaged in an online conversation with the undercover agent through the MeetMe application and 'believed that he was communicating with a 15 year old girl.' San Angelo locals arrested for crimes against child Dussault solicited the individual to meet him 'and engage in sex.' He then arrived at the meeting location and was arrested by TxDPS. 'We want to thank everyone involved in this case including the Texas Department of Public Safety,' the office said. 'Our office remains committed to the safety of our community and seeking justice. We appreciate the proactive efforts of the San Angelo DPS office to keep child predators off our streets and away from our children.' A jury trial was held regarding the charge on Jan. 23. After approximately 30 minutes of deliberation, the jury found Dussault guilty of attempting to solicit a minor to engage in sex and sentenced him to three years of confinement in the penitentiary. 'We want to thank the jury for their careful consideration in this case,' the office said. 'Their verdicts send a message to child predators in our community that if they are caught, they will be held accountable and punished.' Dussault elected to have the jury assess his punishment. He had no criminal history prior to the charge. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
