Topic: Consignment

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.

Consigned inventory has the potential to be a very profitable investment. The benefits of consignment inventory include convenient, reliable goods for customers and steady profits for distributors. Below, we discuss consignment inventory best practices and common mistakes....

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. 

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

If you’re a contractor with a fleet of service trucks, how do you manage your truck inventory and measure whether ...

Efficient distributors realize that the cost savings from reducing consignment inventory are both one-time and ongoing.

COVID-19 forced many companies to look inward, reducing unnecessary costs while maintaining great service levels. Distributors don’t want too much consignment ...

Forward-thinking distributors are using consignment inventory to ensure their top customers are stocked with the inventory they need – when ...

Consignment is helping manufacturers navigate complex supply-chain challenges with distributors' help. Guest article in Industrial Distribution by eTurns CEO Rock Rockwell   Typically, ...

Typically, when you think about consignment, you think of distributors offering the service to manufacturers so they can save cash ...