OCS vmi
OCS vmi: Optimize Your Supply Chain with Automated Replenishment
OCS vmi: gain agility in your daily operations
Automate and Control Your Supply Chain with Our VMI Solution
Anticipate and efficiently respond to demand with OCS vmi, the dedicated solution for collaborative inventory management (CMI) and vendor-managed inventory (VMI). Benefit from a streamlined and high-performance supply chain, supported by clear agreements on service levels, stock coverage, and automated data exchanges—saving you time and increasing efficiency.
VMI Software Designed to Optimize Stock Levels and Reduce Costs
OCS vmi helps you meet your customers’ stock coverage and service level requirements while providing the necessary tools to calculate the exact quantities to replenish. By optimizing truck loading, you maximize transportation efficiency. Additionally, by pooling stock from multiple suppliers into a single vehicle, logistics costs are significantly reduced, ensuring greater responsiveness to demand fluctuations.
Shared Benefits for Suppliers and Distributors
For Suppliers
- Demand Visibility
- Activity Smoothing
- Stock Level & Quality Control
- Process Mastery
Shared Advantages
- Lower Transportation Costs
- Improved Downstream Service Rates
- Smoother Promotions & Inventory Optimization
- Dynamic Shortage Management
For Distributors
- Optimized Warehouse Reception Workload
- Reduced Dock Congestion
- Lower Inventory Levels
- Reduced Administrative Costs
- Supplier Accountability
All the Features for Seamless Inventory Management
OCS vmi
Enhance agility with powerful tools to manage stock levels, forecast demand, and maintain the flexibility needed to respond to market fluctuations.
Promotional Campaign Management
Effectively plan and execute promotional campaigns to maximize sales and strengthen customer engagement.
Industrial Shortage Management
Prevent supply chain disruptions by quickly identifying risks and adjusting replenishment strategies accordingly.
Pooling & Shared Inventory Management (Shared VMI Mode)
Share transport resources to maximize vehicle capacity and lower delivery costs through supplier collaboration.
And Many More Features
Product catalog management, Replenishment by carton, layer, and pallet,
Seasonality-based stock planning, Product switching & substitutions, Advanced automation & reporting, Decision-making BI tools for real-time analytics, etc.
FAQ: Supply Chain Optimization & VMI
How can I maintain stock control in distributor warehouses ?
With OCS vmo, you define customized stock targets by product, warehouse, or region. Our adaptive contracts adjust stock coverage based on daily recalculated needs, ensuring flexible and transparent stock management without losing visibility.
How does VMI help reduce inventory costs ?
VMI optimizes stock levels, preventing penalties due to shortages while reducing logistics costs by maximizing truck loads and transport consolidation. Additionally, it lowers picking and preparation costs by ensuring more precise replenishment.
How does VMI improve supply chain fluidity ?
By anticipating inventory needs and ensuring optimal stock levels, VMI synchronizes forecasts between suppliers and distributors, reducing stockouts, costs, and lead times.
VMI vs. cross-docking: Which is better ?
VMI offers greater flexibility by optimizing both inventory levels and replenishment without breaking the supply chain. While cross-docking minimizes handling time, it introduces additional costs from logistics disruptions and transportation management challenges.
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