Supply Chain Planning provides the integrated framework to align demand, supply, capacity, production, inventory, and distribution, enabling predictable revenue fulfillment, superior customer service, resilient operations, and profitable growth. Explore insights on SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), demand planning, capacity and resource planning, production and materials planning, inventory planning, and network strategy. Learn how manufacturers and distributors leverage integrated planning, technology enablement, data, and analytics to improve visibility, optimize working capital, resolve constraints, and execute with confidence.
4 Keys to VMI Success
VMI (vendor managed inventory) is the process where the supplier manages the customer's inventory so that the customer has the "right" item in the "right" place at the "right" time to ensure high service levels, efficient and productive operations, and the least amount of inventory tied up unnecessarily. The best VMI programs ensure that the end-to-end supply chain gains with both the supplier and the customer achieving improved results or benefits.
