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 […]
DM GIFT GUIDE
Holidays are stressful enough, even WITHOUT the shopping! That’s why we’ve put together a ‘DM Gift Guide’ featuring some of our favorite products from our amazing clients. We hope you’ll find something for even the people who seem to have everything. Good luck and happy shopping! GIFTS FOR THE OUTDOORSY PEOPLE GIFTS FOR THE HOME […]
Preparing for Peak Season with your 3PL
Peak season is right around the corner and the last thing you want is to fall short of your customers’ expectations. Here’s a checklist of items for you and your 3PL to review to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming shopping season: 1. Custom Packaging: DON’T RUN OUT! Running out of custom packaging for […]
A guide to common terms associated with Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
The following terms provide a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Third-Party Logistics, defining the various processes and functions involved in optimizing supply chain operations. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) The overarching term referring to outsourcing logistics and supply chain functions to an external provider. This provider, or 3PL, manages various aspects of transportation, warehousing, distribution, and […]
What is Third-Party Logistics?
So, let’s talk about this thing called 3PL — it’s a simple acronym for a very dynamic operation. Third-Party Logistics, commonly known as 3PL, is essentially the wizardry behind the curtain ensuring online orders seamlessly arrive at your customers’ doorsteps to their delight. It’s important to understand the definitions, processes, and resources that make 3PL […]
Peak Season Performance Stats
Peak season is the big game for many brands and 3PLs. We stacked the field with our best players and didn’t give up until we brought home a winner. Ramping up fulfillment operations for seasonal spikes, especially for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, takes a lot of planning and preparation. Third party logistics providers are put to the test to […]
Distribution Management Leverages Technology to Hit Targets
On-Demand Labor Marketplace Allows Companies to Deliver on Promises ST. LOUIS, MO, November 7, 2023 – Distribution Management is in the business of delivering packages within 1-2 days to 99% of the U.S., matching the lead times set by ecommerce giants like Amazon. Like other companies in the logistics industry, Distribution Management experiences spikes in […]
Is your ecommerce fulfillment partner ready for peak season? We are.
It’s October, so we’re up to our ears in holiday planning already because, if there’s one thing we can all agree on, peak season pressure is NO joke. Order accuracy and shipping are extremely important to customers, especially during this upcoming critical time of the year. You need a fulfillment partner that knows what they’re […]
What to look for in your next fulfillment partner
For eCommerce businesses, finding a good e-commerce fulfillment partner is like buying your first house. You don’t know what you don’t know until you live in it for a while…and eventually, you see the flaws or outgrow the space. Here are 7 key areas to evaluate when deciding if you should find a new fulfillment partner: […]
Multichannel Drop-Ship Fulfillment
6 Challenges Manufacturers Can Overcome by Partnering with an Experienced National Fulfillment Provider Manufacturers were built for bulk which worked well in the days of traditional manufacturer-to-retailer relationships, but thanks to the pandemic, the trend toward direct-ship fulfillment was quickly solidified. Retailers and marketplaces expect suppliers to successfully ship directly to the end customer and […]
