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Tips for Managing Class C Components with Vendor Managed Inventory
I recently came across this article from Scott Frahm and SCRC on Three Steps in Making Vendor Managed ASF-Parts Inventory Work.- I found it particularly interesting in regard to managing class C components such as industrial fasteners. By paying attention to these tips, and using a good dose of common sense, you can quickly start taking advantage of the benefits of a good vendor managed...
Read More »Vendor Managed Inventory Benefits Include Fixer
There are a ton of benefits associated with vendor managed inventory (VMI). But here's one that really hits home for anyone in engineering or purchasing who is involved with the management of class c components: a VMI supplier can smooth out every aspect of the operation from ordering to packaging to delivery to payment. Think of a VMI supplier as The Fixer. Let's say you need widgets, or another...
Read More »Lean Manufacturing? Lose Weight with Vendor Managed Inventory
Today, more than ever, reducing costs is paramount to purchasing agents and engineers alike in the manufacturing industry — particularly those involved with class C components. However, it is also important to remember that the goal is to cut the fat, not the limb. I think you’ll find the following to be full of useful tips, and shows that relying on cut, cut, cut is not the wisest strategy...
Read More »How to Set Up Vendor Managed Inventory for Class C Components
Setting up a Vendor Managed Inventory, or VMI, program for class c components can seem to be a daunting task. However, once it is broken down into individual steps, it becomes much more manageable. And it is certainly worthwhile from both efficiency and budgetary points of view. I've found that these easy-to-understand steps in setting up a Vendor Managed Inventory Program can be extremely useful...
Read More »What's Missing in Your Class C Components Quote?
A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing. - Oscar Wilde, Irish Playwright Although he probably didn't mean to — okay, definitely didn't mean to — Oscar easily could have been talking about the way many companies look at purchasing class c components, or working with VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) suppliers. Granted, class c components and Vendor Managed...
Read More »Cut the Fat From Your Class C Components Supply Chain
If you're involved in the purchasing, engineering or materials management of class c components, you've probably had it up to here dealing with dozens upon dozens of suppliers providing you with thousands upon thousands of nickel and dime parts. See if this sounds familiar. Your plant is working with a ton of suppliers from countries spread all over the world. You depend on them to deliver...
Read More »Is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Worth it for Class C Parts?
Class c components are all those high-volume – low-value parts that are a pain in the neck to manage. You know, the tons of bolts, screws, nuts and fasteners your plant uses every day. If it's your responsibility to make sure you have the right part, in the right place, at the right time, make sure you're not spending a dollar to chase a dime. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) can save you a lot...
Read More »Why a Systematic Approach to Class C Components Works Best
When it comes to selecting a class c components supplier and, it is well worth remembering that poor logistics or quality control can mean much more than losing money. It can mean losing a customer. That's why it's so important that you work with a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) specialist that provides you with a comprehensive supply-chain management system. Of course, that is easier said than...
Read More »Changing Class C Components Suppliers Shouldn't be a Hassle
Managing your class c components can be a royal pain. You have thousands, maybe tens of thousands of screws and nuts and bolts that cost maybe a penny or two apiece. It's a headache to manage all that yourself. It's an even a bigger headache if you have a vendor managed inventory operation that you know deep down inside isn't up to the task. The problem is, change is tough. Even though you know...
Read More »Is Your Class C Components Supplier Willing to Break the Rules?
One of the drawbacks of big, corporate class c components is that they are, well, big, corporate class c components suppliers. Because these behemoths are often public companies, they tend to have lots and lots of levels. And with lots of levels comes lots of rules. That's totally understandable. They need rules every step of the way precisely because they are so big. If every Joe and Joanna...
Read More »ASF Components details importance of vendor managed inventory.
By providing outsourced procurement, inventory, and delivery, vendor managed inventory (VMI) supplier ASF Components manages class c components. Outsourcing to- VMI company will help control class-c components and their associated costs and make aerospace and automotive plants more productive. VMI companies can determine optimum/cost effective packaging combinations; manage inventory by plant,...
Read More »Tips for Managing Class C Components with Vendor Managed Inventory
I recently came across this article from Scott Frahm and SCRC on Three Steps in Making Vendor Managed ASF-Parts Inventory Work.- I found it particularly interesting in regard to managing class C components such as industrial fasteners. By paying attention to these tips, and using a good dose of common sense, you can quickly start taking advantage of the benefits of a good vendor managed...
Read More »Vendor Managed Inventory Benefits Include Fixer
There are a ton of benefits associated with vendor managed inventory (VMI). But here's one that really hits home for anyone in engineering or purchasing who is involved with the management of class c components: a VMI supplier can smooth out every aspect of the operation from ordering to packaging to delivery to payment. Think of a VMI supplier as The Fixer. Let's say you need widgets, or another...
Read More »Lean Manufacturing? Lose Weight with Vendor Managed Inventory
Today, more than ever, reducing costs is paramount to purchasing agents and engineers alike in the manufacturing industry — particularly those involved with class C components. However, it is also important to remember that the goal is to cut the fat, not the limb. I think you’ll find the following to be full of useful tips, and shows that relying on cut, cut, cut is not the wisest strategy...
Read More »How to Set Up Vendor Managed Inventory for Class C Components
Setting up a Vendor Managed Inventory, or VMI, program for class c components can seem to be a daunting task. However, once it is broken down into individual steps, it becomes much more manageable. And it is certainly worthwhile from both efficiency and budgetary points of view. I've found that these easy-to-understand steps in setting up a Vendor Managed Inventory Program can be extremely useful...
Read More »What's Missing in Your Class C Components Quote?
A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing. - Oscar Wilde, Irish Playwright Although he probably didn't mean to — okay, definitely didn't mean to — Oscar easily could have been talking about the way many companies look at purchasing class c components, or working with VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) suppliers. Granted, class c components and Vendor Managed...
Read More »Cut the Fat From Your Class C Components Supply Chain
If you're involved in the purchasing, engineering or materials management of class c components, you've probably had it up to here dealing with dozens upon dozens of suppliers providing you with thousands upon thousands of nickel and dime parts. See if this sounds familiar. Your plant is working with a ton of suppliers from countries spread all over the world. You depend on them to deliver...
Read More »Is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Worth it for Class C Parts?
Class c components are all those high-volume – low-value parts that are a pain in the neck to manage. You know, the tons of bolts, screws, nuts and fasteners your plant uses every day. If it's your responsibility to make sure you have the right part, in the right place, at the right time, make sure you're not spending a dollar to chase a dime. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) can save you a lot...
Read More »Why a Systematic Approach to Class C Components Works Best
When it comes to selecting a class c components supplier and, it is well worth remembering that poor logistics or quality control can mean much more than losing money. It can mean losing a customer. That's why it's so important that you work with a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) specialist that provides you with a comprehensive supply-chain management system. Of course, that is easier said than...
Read More »Changing Class C Components Suppliers Shouldn't be a Hassle
Managing your class c components can be a royal pain. You have thousands, maybe tens of thousands of screws and nuts and bolts that cost maybe a penny or two apiece. It's a headache to manage all that yourself. It's an even a bigger headache if you have a vendor managed inventory operation that you know deep down inside isn't up to the task. The problem is, change is tough. Even though you know...
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