FST Logistics Selects Onward Robotics Automation Solution to Drive Fulfillment Efficiency and Innovation for its 3PL Customers
Leading Third Party Logistics Provider Partners with Onward Robotics to Optimize Order Fulfillment with Meet Me® Automation Technology
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 FST Logistics, a full-service third party logistics provider. FST Logistics will leverage Onward Robotics' revolutionary Pyxis software and Lumabot® autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to automate order fulfillment processes and enable its customers to meet the increasing demands of today's complex e-commerce, warehousing, and supply chain needs.
Deploying in the first half of 2025, Onward Robotics' Meet Me automation platform will boost efficiency by reducing travel time and increasing capacity for high volume payloads in FST's Columbus, Ohio warehousing facility, where the 3PL manages the supply chains of emerging brands in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and other rapidly-growing industries.
FST Logistics will deploy Onward's innovative Pyxis technology, which uses proprietary algorithms to intelligently manage picker and robot workflows, ensuring the most efficient flow of goods throughout the fulfillment process. Directed by a wearable device, pickers will interact with Lumabot's easy and intuitive put-to-light shelving, reducing human error, ensuring order accuracy, and driving efficiency for increased customer satisfaction.
"FST chose Onward Robotics' Meet Me solution as part of our ongoing commitment to finding innovative ways to increase pick and pack efficiency in our fulfillment centers," said Zak Hancock, Chief Operating Officer at FST Logistics. "Leveraging Onward's unique Pyxis technology and user-friendly Lumabot AMRs as part of our order fulfillment processes will empower our team, boost throughput, and allow us to continue providing exceptional service that keeps our customers' supply chains moving."
"FST is a trusted leader in the logistics industry, and we're proud to provide an innovative, scalable, and cost-effective automation solution that drives end-to-end efficiency and enhances the overall operations of their CPG customers," said Onward Robotics CEO Lance VandenBrook.
About FST Logistics
FST Logistics is a 100% employee-owned, third-party logistics provider specializing in warehousing, transportation, and distribution solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, FST serves customers across multiple industries, offering customized solutions tailored to meet specific supply chain needs.
About Onward Robotics
Onward Robotics delivers innovative automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Our Meet MeTM 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.
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