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Benefits of Vendor Managed Inventory

The Benefits of VMI are numerous for both Manufacturer & Distributor. Here is a partial Listing:

DUAL BENEFITS:

• Data entry errors are reduced due to computer to computer communications. Speed of the processing is also improved.
• Both parties are interested in giving better service to the end customer. Having the correct item in stock when the end customer needs it, benefits all parties involved.
• A true partnership is formed between the Manufacturer and the Distributor. They work closer together and strengthen their ties.
• Stabilize the timing of Purchase Orders - PO's are now generated on a predefined basis.

DISTRIBUTOR BENEFITS:

• The goal is to have an improvement in Fill Rates from the manufacturer and to the end customer. Also, a decrease in stock-outs and a decrease in inventory levels.
• Planning and ordering cost will decrease due to the responsibility being shifted to the Manufacturer.
• The overall service level is improved by having the right product at the right time.
• The manufacturer is more focused than ever on providing great service.

MANUFACTURERS BENEFITS:

• Visibility of the Distributor’s Point of Sale data makes forecasting easier.
• Promotions can be more easily incorporated into the inventory plan.
• A reduction in Distributor ordering errors (which in the past would probably lead to a return)
• Visibility of Stock Levels helps to identify priorities (replenishing for stock or a stock-out?). Before VMI, a manufacturer has no visibility of the quantity and the products that are ordered. With VMI, the manufacturer can see the potential need for an item before the item is ordered.