Our solutions are for companies that aren't afraid to accelerate to maximum potential.

Accelerating Companies Across the Industry Spectrum

VARGO® has a proven track record of helping companies in a number of different industries accelerate to maximum potential. This diverse level of experience, allows us to provide customized, problem-specific solutions to the unique challenges our customers face.

Retail Distribution 

Retail DistributionVARGO® helps retail distributors reach the highest levels of speed, efficiency and customer service with custom solutions adapted to match the needs of this unique industry. We design custom material flow systems, install superior equipment, processes and leading technologies, such as conveyors, automated order picking, racks and shelving, controls and control software. But most importantly, we provide the experience and the knowledge to bring all of the elements together into seamless automated systems.

Our retail distribution solutions:

  • Develop optimal systems and building configurations
  • Create real-time optimization during order picking and sorting
  • Create real-time labor balancing across multiple work zones, based on current priorities and workload demands
  • Synchronize the operation of multiple work zones
  • Allow for fast, efficient processing of merchandise for shipments

Successful Solutions in Retail Distribution:

  • Apparel - American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
  • Closeouts - Ocean State Job Lot
  • Eyewear - VSP
  • Footwear - DSW Inc.
  • Hardlines - Value City Department Stores
  • Home Furnishings - American Signature Inc.
  • Jewelry - Marsala Manufacturing

Find more information in our retail distribution project highlights.

Wholesale Distribution

VARGO®knows the challenges of operating in wholesale distribution. Slim margins drive companies to run lean and mean. We help wholesalers meet industry demands with groundbreaking control software and equipment and custom-designed systems.

Our wholesale distribution solutions:

  • Design optimized distribution and fulfillment systems using real-time optimization
  • Implement bar code scanning and integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for highly accurate product tracking and maximum productivity
  • Provide controls, software programs and warehouse control systems to pre-determine stock locations and pick sequences based on frequency of product movement
  • Use cross-docking to bypass the put-away process

Successful Solutions in Wholesale Distribution:

  • 3PL - National Logistic Services
  • Automotive Aftermarket - Carquest Auto Parts
  • Books - The McGraw Hill Companies
  • Candy & Tobacco - Gummer Wholesale
  • Electronics - Micro Center

Find out more in our wholesale distribution project highlights.

Direct-To-Consumer Distribution   

Direct to consumer DistributionSuccess in dealing directly with consumers means lightning-fast response times and highly efficient picking, sorting and order fulfillment. VARGO® understands the needs of this burgeoning industry and how to help companies develop the ideal systems to answer customer needs and net higher profits. We create state-of-the-art processing and distribution systems to optimize picking, packing and shipping for the rapid turnaround that consumers demand.

Our direct-to-consumer distribution solutions:

  • Create optimized order picking and shipping
  • Enable highly accurate tracking and handling of returns
  • Consolidate storage areas to maximize available space
  • Allow for fast, efficient processing of merchandise for shipments
  • Develop optimal systems and building configurations
  • Reduce handling to increase efficiency and limit product damage

Successful Solutions in Direct-To-Consumer Distribution:

  • Engine Aftermarket - Gardner
  • Gifts - RedEnvelope Inc.

Find more information in our direct-to-consumer distribution project highlights.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing DistributionToday’s manufacturers are not only measured by their ability to produce a superior product. The market demands fast cycle times, rapid time to market, and highly efficient use of corporate assets. VARGO® helps manufacturers unleash their ability to perform at peak efficiency with the highest levels of productivity, flexibility and speed.

From highly optimized systems using groundbreaking software and control solutions, to conveyors and related material handling technologies, VARGO® provides the tools to compete and win in a 21st Century economy. Our manufacturing solutions:

  • Develop optimal systems and building configurations
  • Utilize equipment to match unique manufacturing processes and materials
  • Create real-time labor balancing across multiple work zones, based on current priorities and workload demands
  • Synchronize the operation of multiple work zones
  • Reduce handling to increase efficiency and limit product damage
  • Consolidate storage areas to maximize available space

Successful Solutions in Manufacturing and Production:

  • Computer Equipment - Redemtech
  • Salad Dressing - T. Marzetti
  • Tier-one Automotive Supplier - Showa Aluminum
  • Tier-two Automotive Supplier - Renosol Corporation
  • Uninterrupted Power Supplies - Liebert Corporation
  • Vinyl Siding - Crane Plastics
  • Water Coolers - Ebco Manufacturing

Learn more about our manufacturing expertise in our project highlights section.