Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software for distribution, servicing and rental businesses, has completed the acquisition of Vigo Software.
Vigo designs, builds and hosts Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS) for its customers across the UK and Ireland. Vigo’s solutions help businesses reduce transport costs through efficient loading, plan delivery routes, meet transportation deadlines and enhancing customer experience through transparent on time delivery.
With the combined Vigo-KCS solution, customers can expect to see improved stock visibility, capture logistics operational efficiencies and enhanced client service and communication. Vigo also offers ‘real time’ driver mobile Apps with features such as route scheduling and electronic proof of delivery. This complements KCS’ growing suite of logistics and field service solutions.
John Vickers, managing director of Vigo, highlights: “Our combination represents an opportunity to provide greater value to our customers in terms of accelerating the pace at which we bring innovation and supply chain efficiency enhancing technology. For our team, this represents an exciting opportunity to grow together with the larger global organisation that is KCS.”
Ian Bendelow, CEO of KCS, concludes: “We are excited to welcome Vigo Software to KCS. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to empower businesses to achieve significant improvements in the stocking and shipping of goods to their customers. With this acquisition we underscore KCS’ commitment to innovation, best in class industry specific functionality and providing market leading solutions to the logistics market globally.”
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