Industry: Contractors

A renewed push toward cost savings is blurring the line between VMI and CMI for many suppliers. With advancements in technology, CMI apps have emerged as a game-changer for suppliers looking for remote inventory management solutions for their customers. Explore what remote inventory management is and learn three valuable tips for effectively implementing it.

Discover five effective inventory optimization solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Implementing an efficient construction inventory management system is crucial for the success of any construction project. The following five essential tips can help in streamlining processes, saving costs, and improving efficiency overall. 

The main differences between VMI and CMI come down to who performs the inventory monitoring and places the replenishment orders. One of the greatest similarities between VMI and CMI is that they both run best with the use of inventory management software. Read on to see which would work better in your stockroom. 

Summary: A definitive guide to setting stockroom min/max levels based on actual usage data from the point-of-use. This article defines Min/Maxes, how to calculate them, how modern VMI apps that track usage can optimize min/max levels, and what the financial benefits are to letting an auto-replenishment app like eTurns TrackStock dynamically set your optimized min/max levels based on your current usage. 

It’s an uncomfortable fact – managing consigned inventory at a customer’s location can be challenging.   Your customer may have great intentions, 

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