The labor market today continues to pose challenges for employers. It’s more important than ever that your valuable team members are able to focus on work that impacts the bottom line. Agilix Solutions has earned a reputation for providing products and services that help customers complete their jobs efficiently and effectively. One way we accomplish that mission is with our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services.
In this article, we’ll explore our proprietary approach to VMI and reveal actual customer feedback that articulates the real-world problems we’re helping customers solve.
What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)?
VMI refers to programs that transfer inventory management to a partner, ensuring you receive the necessary products, parts, and supplies when needed. SupplyMaster is a tiered Agilix Solutions program that gives our customers an asset inventory management solution that takes the stress and anxiety out of making sure your team has the materials they need to do the work at all times. It helps you achieve faster time to market, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), improved asset utilization, and enhanced enterprise risk management.
Common Inventory Challenges VMI Solves
Common Inventory Challenges VMI SolvesTo understand why Agilix Solutions SupplyMaster VMI solutions are so powerful, it’s important to understand what problems our customers were encountering before partnering with our team. Here are a couple of direct customer quotes that paint the picture:
“Before working with Agilix Solutions, my direct reports and I were solely responsible for ordering and maintaining our inventory. It was cluttered, disorganized and chaotic. We would often deplete stock levels before reordering instead of proactively managing them, hurling us into a panic to backfill material.”
“We needed a way to streamline our processes and account for any and all hardware more efficiently, and not on a project-to-project basis.”
Many of our customers face challenges like downtime, overstock, understock, and team frustration. The issues worsen when products are backordered or discontinued. You must then find a readily available alternative. Emergency situations often require substantial fees to expedite delivery. Unplanned shutdowns add inconsistency to your production process, further complicating operations.
Effective inventory management requires expertise and attention. Our SupplyMaster VMI solutions give you options and allow you to establish a program that aligns with your organization’s needs. From our DIY customer managed inventory solution, which allows you to use digital tools to streamline your own inventory replenishment, to complete storeroom management solutions and emergency/disaster relief support, Agilix has a solution for any company looking for any level of inventory management support.
What Makes the Agilix VMI Solutions Stand Out?
We’re not the only company offering vendor-managed inventory solutions. So why do our customers continue to rely on us for this critical component of their operations?
“Once we began evaluating options for managing our inventory, a VMI program through Agilix was the first thing that came to mind. I knew from previous experience their solution was well-established and functioned smoothly. I trusted them based on past experience.”
“We’ve have had Agilix Solutions VMI services in our facility all 12 of the years I’ve been here. They’re always adaptable to our needs and when problems arise, they find the best solution that will work for everyone.”
We’re not just looking to sell you a service. Your dedicated VMI specialist is an external member of your team. They take your challenges and wins personally, and they know the critical role they play in your ability to be productive and profitable. They take that responsibility seriously. We purposefully design each of our VMI solutions to address specific, real challenges our customers face. Whatever inventory issues you’re facing, there’s a tier of service that will help you overcome it. Inventory and storeroom management with Agilix Solutions is no-nonsense. It just works.
“Game Changing” Inventory Management
As the quotes above reveal, many of our VMI customers have relied on us as their long-term partner. Referrals from our existing and previous customers are our most powerful tools in identifying new opportunities for VMI services. When asked what they would tell someone considering Agilix VMI solutions, here’s what some of our customers had to say:
“It’s a game changer. Leaving inventory to the professionals allows the company’s workforce to key in on quality and productivity. It’s worth the investment.”
“Give them the opportunity to help organize and structure a solution for your business needs. Our VMI specialist has gone out of their way to accommodate our immediate needs and get a project started and shipping to our customers.”
We are your single source for procurement and storeroom inventory management, minimizing the expense and pain of dealing with multiple vendors. A SupplyMaster VMI relationship with Agilix can help your team manage all facets of your inventory, including:
- Automation – terminal blocks, pushbuttons, drives, enclosures, etc.
- Datacom – switches, UPS/battery backup management, etc.
- Electrical – connectors, wire, conduit, fuses, fittings, etc.
- Industrial – cutting tools, abrasives, hand/power tools, etc.
- Janitorial and sanitation – chemicals, paper products, trash can liners, equipment, matting, etc.
- Lighting – lamps, ballasts, fixtures, controls, etc.
- Lubricants and sprays
- Power Transmission – motors, bearings, belts, chains, etc.
- Safety/First Aid – PPE, first aid kits/components, skin care, etc.
- Solar – racking, microinverters, wiring, electrical components, etc.
It’s time to invest your team’s attention and time into the activities that drive profit and productivity. It’s possible with VMI services from Agilix Solutions. Contact your Account Manager or reach out to your nearest Agilix branch to make it happen.