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Why Trailer Manufacturers Use VMI to Control High-Volume Fastener Inventory In trailer manufacturing, production efficiency depends on many factors. Chief among those factors is ensuring you have the … read more

Reducing Complexity in Industrial Fabrication: Combining Hardware, Service, and Inventory Management In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, OEMs and industrial fabricators face increa … read more

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 Cloud Based Technology for High-Turn Items Managing inventory effectively is critical in today's fast-paced industrial and commercial environme … 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