Trust, Cost, and the AI-Native Warehouse

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Retailers still need stability. They no longer have to buy it in a one-size-fits-all package to get it. A VARGO® point of view on the economics of AI-assisted, operation-specific WMS builds.

Meeting the Labor Demand: The Impact of Goods-to-Person Automation on e-Fulfillment

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The U.S. e-commerce landscape has entered a period of digital normalization, following years of rapid expansion and structural change. Over the past five years, the market has nearly doubled in size, and while growth is expected to continue, it is doing so at a more moderate and sustainable pace. Forecasts project annual e-commerce growth rates above 8.5%, with retail penetration approaching 29% by 2030 (McKinsey, 2024).

COFE®: Intelligent DC Operations Management

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When visitors tour facilities powered by COFE®, they often ask to see “the control room” or “master control room”. The place where operational decisions are made and workflow is managed. When we explain that no such centralized control area exists in COFE®-driven operations, it can be difficult for them to imagine how the facility functions effectively.

Optimizing Retail Put Systems

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When visitors tour facilities powered by COFE®, they often ask to see “the control room” or “master control room”. The place where operational decisions are made and workflow is managed. When we explain that no such centralized control area exists in COFE®-driven operations, it can be difficult for them to imagine how the facility functions effectively.