Topic: VMI & CMI

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.

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. 

Move from vendor-managed inventory (VMI) to customer-managed inventory (CMI) and save big with electronic shelf labels that trigger replenishment.

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is a physical products business model where suppliers take responsibility for managing their customers’ inventory levels. Curious about implementing VMI in your business? Learn the essentials of VMI, a few examples, and the steps needed to begin VMI. 

The success of your business hinges on having the supplies and inventory you need, exactly when you need them. Managing ...

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

In theory, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a mutually beneficial system for optimizing inventory flows and reducing supply chain costs for vendors and their buyers. VMI refers to a supply chain system in which the vendor takes responsibility for the inventory instead of the buyer....

If you’re the stockroom inventory manager for an organization with special supplier pricing agreements, you know how labor-intensive it can ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical items with embedded sensors that exchange data with other systems ...