Category: Press Release

Wakefield hired as software engineer

HILLIARD, Ohio (March 13, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Nathan Wakefield.
Wakefield works out of VARGO^®’s headquarters in Hilliard, Ohio, primarily in software support and quality assurance.
In this role, Wakefield tests new and current software, installs updates to the code base for internal use and production use, and supports clients by responding to support tickets and questions about software.
Wakefield, a Thomas Worthington High School Class of 2011 graduate, in 2016 earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The Ohio State University.
A central Ohio native, Wakefield currently lives in the Grandview Heights area (ZIP Code 43212).

Sanchez hired as project engineer

HILLIARD, Ohio (March 1, 2017) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Juan Sanchez as a project engineer.

Sanchez will work out of VARGO^®’s Grand Rapids, Mich., location.

In his role as a project engineer, Sanchez will work with the engineering group that is responsible for providing state-of-the-art supply chain solutions for VARGO^®’s customers. He works with the sales team and serves as a primary resource for sales. He is responsible for driving and managing technologies used in system designs, and he also works with the software, controls and project management teams to develop and deliver projects on time and on budget to clients. Prior to joining VARGO^® in 2017, Sanchez worked for Viastore Systems, System Logistics Corp., Siemens Industry, Inc., Rapistan Systems, Siemens Dematic, and Siemens. He has 17 years of experience in the material-handling industry.

Sanchez attended Kettering University in Flint, Mich.

A native of Grant, Mich., Sanchez lives in Rockford, Mich., with his wife, Dyan, and their four children.

New client executive to work on strategic partnerships and new business

COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 6, 2016) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Shawn Cavasos as a client executive for system sales.

In this capacity, Cavasos will build new strategic partnerships, increase business development efforts and lead sales initiatives for material handling equipment, conveyor systems and software solutions. He will be part of a team that manages direct-to-consumer and business-to-business sales opportunities.

“Shawn will make a great addition to our sales team. His extensive experience and positive attitude will help VARGO®’s marketplace presence grow,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO for VARGO®.

Prior to joining VARGO®, Cavasos worked as a director of supply chain solutions for three years at Peach State Integrated Technologies, a company that specializes in supply chain and material handling solutions. He also has almost 20 years of experience managing distribution operations, leading cross-functional project teams and integrating multiple warehouse management system solutions. He previously worked for QMed Corp., iLogistix and Ryder Integrated Logistics.

Cavasos attended the University of Florida on an Army ROTC scholarship. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in business management, Cavasos was commissioned and served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Cavasos is a member of the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

He currently lives in Pensacola, Fla., with his wife and two teenage sons.

Former intern puts skills to work for VARGO^®

COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 11, 2016) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Christopher Simmons as a supply chain business analyst.

In this capacity, Simmons will develop mathematical modeling programming that will help internal staff determine client needs and validate data.

“Christopher has been a great asset to our company as an intern, and we are excited to see him grow into this new role,” said Bart Cera, COO and CFO for VARGO^®. “He will be a wonderful addition to VARGO^®’s team.”

Prior to joining VARGO® as a full-time employee, Simmons interned at VARGO^® from May 2015 to June 2016, working on the mathematical modeling project. Also during college, he worked as a foreman and managed teams at two landscaping companies after working as a laborer at Ohio Mulch Landscape Supply.

Simmons graduated in June 2016 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Simmons grew up in Dublin and graduated from Dublin Jerome High School.

He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP code 43212).

VARGO^® executives to speak at DC Velocity

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 29, 2016) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major e-fulfillment and distribution centers, is proud to announce DC Velocity Magazine has included VARGO^® as a panelist at a VIP breakfast and executive-level discussion at the MODEX trade show in Atlanta on April 5, 2016.

The invitation-only discussion — “Competing in an Amazon World” — will offer an opportunity to network, learn and further define what omnichannel fulfillment needs must be met today and in the future. The panel will discuss how Amazon is changing customer expectations, how companies can get the most out of their distribution center operations and how to leverage inventory across their distribution network.

Arthur Eldred, client executive, systems engineering, will represent VARGO® on the panel. In addition to Eldred, the panel will include several renowned industry experts, including David Maloney, chief editor of DC Velocity; Michael Passales, vice president, omnichannel, for Target Corp.; Christine Miller, director of operations for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; and Steve Lyman, vice president of supply chain, for rue21.

For more information on MODEX 2016, or to register, visit www.modexshow.com.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March X, 2016) — VARGO^®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major e-fulfillment and distribution centers, will present two industry-critical seminars at the upcoming MODEX trade show April 4-7, 2016, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

The first seminar, “The Omnichannel Fulfillment Center: It’s all about the warehouse execution system,” will be presented by a team of VARGO^® experts including Art Eldred, client executive, systems engineering; Jeff Lammert, client executive, system sales; and Dan Perry, senior systems engineer. The seminar will take place from noon to 12:45 p.m. on April 4 in Theater C. Seminar attendees will learn how omnichannel operations focus on the utilization of resources. VARGO^® also will discuss the latest Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) software that allows for a single distribution facility to serve multiple channels.

The second seminar — “Waveless” Order Processing: Why wave picking is hurting your business,” — will be presented by a Eldred, Lammert and Dan Perry from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m, on April 5 in Theater C.

Seminar attendees will learn how waveless processing produces a steady work flow, which will provide far greater utilization of resources (labor and machines) and increase system throughput. Waveless order processing works in real time and dynamically assigns tasks to pull work through the system. When working in real time, high priority orders get moved to the front of the queue for immediate release and processing.