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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

National Safety Month Tips – Workplace Safety Starts with Commitment and the Right Equipment Keeping our employees safe is a primary objective here at Austin Hardware, as we expect it to be wit … 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

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

If you’re in the construction or woodworking business, you’re using nails every day. Homeowners often find themselves looking for just the right nail for their DIY projects. Even the core … read more

Why VMI? For many companies, a Vendor Managed Inventory program is a better way to handle replenishment. The natural question for you to ask now is … why? What are the benefits of having a supp … read more

Are you a manufacturing company? If so, does your business depend on inventory to get by? If you answered yes to one or both questions you might be familiar with a two-bin system. A widely used invent … read more

Why Do You Need Inventory Management Software? Inventory management is a crucial part of your business and having a solid system in place to help you run business is as important as your inventory. I … read more

Non-Consigned Vendor Managed Inventory There are two types of VMI programs – Non-Consigned and Consigned. Both Non-Consigned and Consigned VMI programs offer customers a similar list of benefits … read more