Succession planning isn’t just for the C-suite. Imagine: what would happen to your productivity and profits if you suddenly lost just two mid-level managers? Even companies that actively plan for succession rarely address it for roles below the executi…
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You’ve heard the term “vendor managed inventory” from colleagues and wondered how allowing your suppliers to maintain your inventory could possibly improve inventory management, lower operating costs and increase sales. VMI is not a new concept – it’s been around since the 1980’s when Proctor & Gamble and Wal-Mart started the practice. Today the practice is prevalent in retail and a widely accepted practice in wholesale distribution industries such as electrical, plumbing and equipment parts.
Closing: If you haven’t yet considered if VMI is right for your organization, now is the time to learn more about the process and evaluate what VMI can do for you. |
This essential report will help to open your organization’s eyes to the limitations of Excel and Access in providing precise and agile business information automatically and on the fly. New technologies provide a better alternative by providing improve…
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Outbound transportation costs average approximately 2.6% of gross sales for food, beverage and consumer products companies and significantly affect your company’s bottom line. In this paper you will learn about the root causes of poor vehicle fill rates and how a successful Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program can address those issues.
Closing: Learn how implementing a state of the art VMI program can help to control outbound transportation costs and positively impact your company’s bottom line. |
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Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care, and Adhesive Technologies and views VMI as a strategic business process. Many of their key customers expect a large supplier like Henkel to offer VMI capabilities. Learn the process Henkel undertook to evaluate VMI platforms and why they ultimately chose the Datalliance VMI solution and the results they’ve achieved.
Closing: Henkel undertook a rigorous and methodical process to select their next generation VMI platform. Benefit from their experience in this case study. |
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In this white paper, you will learn the powerful business benefits that can be achieved with a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program through analysis of key business indicators before and after VMI. Vendor managed inventory drives better information flow between suppliers and distributors resulting in smoother demand, more consistent orders and better transportation utilization as well as:
Closing: You will gain an understanding of the primary and related business benefits when implementing a VMI program as well as an understanding of the underlying drivers of those benefits. Don’t miss this popular and often cited paper! |
Your company is growing. You’re opening 10 new sites next year. Or launching a new, innovative product guaranteed to build your customer base. Whatever it is, it’s big, and it’s going to help you stand out from the competition and improve your bottom l…
Rexnord considers vendor managed inventory a key component of the company’s partnership with distributors to improve mutual sales and profitability. By streamlining inventory management and replenishment, VMI has consistently improved service levels f…
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