VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory Overview
In vendor-managed inventory the supplier monitors and replenishes stock at the customer site against agreed min/max levels. The customer stops placing routine orders.
VMI at a glance
| Who orders | The supplier, against agreed levels |
|---|---|
| Best for | C-class parts: fasteners, MRO, consumables |
| Tools | Bins, bar codes, RFID, scales, vending |
| Measures | Fill rate, stockouts, inventory value, turns |
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Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) overview
What it is
AT A GLANCE
In vendor-managed inventory the supplier monitors and replenishes stock at the customer site against
agreed min/max levels. The customer stops placing routine orders.
KANBAN
The supplier keeps the bins full
VMI at a glance
Who orders
The supplier, against agreed levels
Best for
C-class parts: fasteners, MRO, consumables
Tools
Bins, bar codes, RFID, scales, vending
Measures
Fill rate, stockouts, inventory value, turns
Governing standards: Supply chain practice. Editions shown are the latest confirmed as of September 2026. The drawing and the governing standard always take precedence over
this sheet.
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