What is VMI?

Vendor Managed Inventory or VMI is a program whereby a vendor manages the level of inventory at a reseller customer’s inventory locations. A successful VMI programme requires a positive collaborative relationship between vendor and reseller.

VMI

What does VMI deliver?

VMI has proved itself in many markets as a concept that delivers ...

sales growth
inventory turn
admin savings

Where does VMI have application?

VMI is applicable in all verticals in the distribution sector and in manufacturing

How does VMI work?

The vendor is responsible for analysing, managing and optimizing the inventory flow for each VMI customer at each customer location

Typical VMI data flows

Reseller customer to vendor

nightly inventory and sales data feed
confirmed purchase order

Vendor to reseller customer

recommended purchase order
order acknowledgement

The heart of the system is the VMI engine