VARGO®
Art Eldred has extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry. Art started their career at Intelligrated in 1992, where they served in various roles, including Support Manager, Project Manager, and Account Manager. At Intelligrated, they led the design and sales for Real Time Solutions and managed projects for Wal*Mart Stores Inc. Eldred then joined Dematic Corp. (formerly Rapistan) in 2004 as a Business Development Executive, later becoming a Corporate Account Manager. Art was responsible for developing and delivering supply chain solutions for key accounts and had a deep understanding of the total supply chain marketplace. In 2009, they joined Exel as the Sr Director Business Development for the Retail sector and later became the Sr. Director for the Grocery sector. Eldred then worked at Kiva Systems as a Client Executive, managing client relations and the installation of automated distribution systems. Currently, they are the Vice President & Growth Officer at VARGO®, where they oversee the company's growth strategy and client relationships.
Art Eldred attended Ohio University from 1986 to 1991, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.
VARGO®
VARGO® is a material handling solutions company, powered by a team of fulfillment and distribution center specialists with expertise in warehouse execution systems, systems integration and material handling equipment. For more than five decades, we have been working with retailers, manufacturers, wholesale and e-commerce distributors to improve material handling operations and maximize resource utilization. We are at the forefront of the lean distribution movement and are the only company that offers COFE® (Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine) software, the software solution that does for fulfillment what Lean did for manufacturing. Incorporating advanced technology such as automation software, robotics and the use of artificial intelligence, VARGO® continues to remain ahead of the curve in systems integration. Our customers enjoy the benefits of having real-time, demand-driven workflows, with products pulled through the operation. From beginning to end, we simplify the warehouse and fulfillment operations process to reduce operation costs and increase profitability, flexibility and processing speed. Simply put, we believe that warehouse fulfillment shouldn’t be complicated. With us, it’s not. If you’re ready to learn more about how our unique process and future-focused approach can improve efficiency, visit us at https://vargosolutions.com/.