The COVID-19 Crisis Underscores the Need for an Adaptable Distribution Center Design
The coronavirus outbreak left retailers facing unexpected peaks and has demonstrated the need for retailers to have flexibility in the design of their distribution centers. The Q&A with VARGO on page 12 of the June issue of Internet Retailer discusses how retailers have faced this challenge, what they have learned and what they are facing […]
The Pandemic and its Effect on Omnichannel Fulfillment Systems
COVID-19 has affected omnichannel fulfillment systems in numerous ways. This interview with VARGO explores different factors and drivers of omnichannel system decisions in light of the pandemic, with a particular focus on workforce limitations and the unpredictability of order demand as the major shakeup resets operational priorities. Read more in the story in Multichannel Merchant.
New Social Distancing Feature to COFE® Warehouse Execution System
VARGO® has introduced a new social distancing feature to its Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine (COFE®) warehouse execution system. For large volume sites, COFE®‘s algorithms and AI functionality can be specifically programmed to create a process where only only person is working in a pick aisle at a time. Read more about this new feature in […]
Fullfillment Strategies Get Local
Material handling systems integrators and supply chain consultants are increasingly helping retailers develop satellite fulfillment strategies in order to ease transportation, labor and automation challenges and get the product closer to the customer, ultimately getting the product to the customer faster. Read more in “Fullfillment Strategies Get Local” on page 60 of the digital issue […]
VARGO® Promotes Griffin to Software Manager
VARGO® has promoted Eric Griffin to software manager. Griffin joined VARGO® in June 2012 as a software engineer, responsible for engineering Python applications for the company’s COFE® (Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine) warehouse execution system software. DC Velocity Multichannel Merchant
Raymond Promoted to Senior Software Manager
VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has promoted Joel Raymond to senior software manager. DC Velocity Multichannel Merchant
VARGO® Adds to Software Support Team
VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Anthony Nembhard as a software support specialist. DC Velocity Multichannel Merchant Supply Chain Quarterly
VARGO® and McCombs-Wall Announce Creation of Preferred Partner Alliance
Program provides access to VARGO® software and services to supplement McCombs-Wall product offerings under a unique operating model. Read more about it in these publications: Modern Materials Handling, DC Velocity, CSCMP Supply Chain Quarterly, Supply Chain Management Review.
VARGO® Featured on The New Warehouse Podcast
The New Warehouse Podcast features a conversation with VARGO® in Episode 116. The discussion focuses on the origins and differences between a WES, a WCS and WMS and the challenges that COVID-19 has put on fulfillment centers. Listen:
Fetch Robotics Partners with VARGO®
VARGO® and Fetch Robotics announced a partnership that enables the two companies to provided a fulfillment solution that combines the power of Fetch’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with VARGO®’s Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine (COFE®), the industry-leading warehouse execution system (WES). Read more about the agreement in these publications: Supply Chain Management Review Robotics Tomorrow Modern […]