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Cut Costs and Increase ROI with Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory is one of a company's most expensive assets. Between the costs of storage and handling and the capital tied up in excess stock … read more

Maximizing Efficiency with Vendor Managed Inventory and eTurns TrackStock for High-Turn Items Managing inventory effectively is critical in today's fast-paced industrial and commercial environments. … read more

Powering Renewables: How Vendor-Managed Inventory Enhances Supply Chains for Solar and Wind Energy The renewable energy sector is rapidly growing as the world shifts toward cleaner and more sustaina … read more

Sustainability in VMI: Reducing Waste Through Better Forecasting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) can be an invaluable tool for modern businesses aiming to reduce waste, improve efficiency, a … read more

Why Vendor-Managed Inventory is More Important Than Ever Vendor-managed inventory is no longer just a supply chain strategy; it’s necessary in today’s economic environment. Busin … read more

Blind rivets have several advantages over other permanently installed fasteners, such as solid or semi-tubular rivets, clinch fasteners, and traditional nuts and bolts. Because they can be installed … read more

For many companies, a vendor-managed inventory program represents a better replenishment strategy. Vendor managed inventory (VMI) is precisely what the name suggests. A program in which one of your v … read more

Q & A with Connor Arney, Austin Hardware and Supply National Sales Manager for VMI   AH: Can you explain vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and how it works? CA: Vendor-managed inventory is a … read more

The Differences Between VMI and CMI Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Customer Managed Inventory (CMI) are inventory management programs that differ in responsibility for managing inventory. In a V … read more

Finding the Right Solutions for Your Supply Chain with Austin Hardware® The job of securing your business data and ensuring your supply chain runs smoothly is critical. In light of recent world … read more

Fastening Nuts are a type of fastener with a threaded hole used along with a mating bolt to attach two or more parts. A nut is one of the most common fastener types in the world. Although common, the … read more

At Austin, we seek to provide the best solutions for our customers by delivering value-added solutions for various aspects of your business. We are more than just a hardware company. We are a solutio … read more