Vendor Managed Inventory, or VMI, is a strategic approach to maintaining a constant, right-sized supply of packaging materials at your facility. Instead of struggling to store excess packaging or scrambling to fill unexpected gaps in stock, with a skilled VMI packaging partner, you’ll have the materials you need, when they are needed.
Alpha Packaging, Inc. offers reliable VMI solutions with real-time data analysis, monitoring, and forecasting to reduce overstocking, stockouts, and waste. The result is an efficient and responsive supply chain and streamlined operations.
Why Choose Alpha Packaging for VMI Services?
Across industries, managing supplies, materials, and parts takes time and physical space. Packaging is no exception. After all, running out of boxes, bags, cartons, or wrap means production and order fulfillment grind to a halt. On the flip side, maintaining too much inventory of these materials eats up valuable space and leads to waste as the material ages or becomes damaged.
That’s why Alpha Packaging has developed expert VMI services to reduce the most common inventory management pain points.
We have been a trusted supplier of packaging solutions for decades, giving us keen insight into the types and volumes of packaging needed in a range of industries. Our VMI procurement and support services are backed by cutting-edge packaging equipment, ample warehouse space, and computerized planning software for VMI services you can rely on.
Key Features of Our VMI Services
Our extensive packaging/stocking capacities and market reach allow us to overcome the inventory challenges faced by modern businesses. Here’s what our VMI program has to offer:
- Real-time stock monitoring. Monitoring your inventory levels in real time lets us visualize usage patterns and forecast your needs over time. We use this data to provide what you need for a given time period, when you need it so you’re not caught shorthanded and not storing excess.
- Warehousing and fulfillment strategies. Store your inventory in our extensive warehouse instead of in your facility to reclaim space in your building. Deliveries are pre-scheduled yet flexible to accommodate fluctuations in supply and demand.
- Bulk ordering/delivery services. We regularly handle bulk and on-demand orders, so you’ll always have what you need when you need it.
Benefits of Partnering with Alpha Packaging
The core advantages of our custom-tailored VMI services allow businesses serving a broad range of industries to enjoy several far-reaching benefits, including:
- Cost optimization. Maintaining accurate inventory levels while reducing storage needs can dramatically improve operational costs associated with last-minute orders, and reduces waste.
- Greater operational efficiency. By streamlining and reducing inventory management tasks, you may be able to shorten time to market or increase production. You’ll also be better positioned to respond to changes in demand.
- Reclaim space. By opening up space previously used for storing packaging supplies, you’ll make room for capital upgrades, adding new capabilities, or improving your layout and workflow.
- Custom-tailored inventory solutions. One size does not fit all. Our inventory experts meet your unique needs by learning the details of your business and your production schedule. That way we tailor deliveries to support your operations and order fulfillment goals.
How VMI Works: Seamless Integration with Your Operations
Alpha Packaging’s VMI services adapt to your company’s role within your industry. As your partner, we’ll make every effort to scale our services as your business grows and changes. Here’s how we do it:
- Assessment. Our inventory experts conduct a thorough evaluation of your current inventory setup and supply chain. We’ll identify redundancies, over- or under-stocking issues, and inconsistencies that limit your productivity.
- Implementation. The next step is to make the change to managed inventory fulfillment. We’ll work with you closely to make adjustments or provide on-demand supplies to optimize your program.
- Ongoing support services. We’ll continue to monitor how your VMI strategy is working in practice so we can stay responsive as needs change.
Choose Alpha Packaging, Inc. for Your VMI Needs Today
Our comprehensive VMI solutions are custom-built around the realities of your production, facility space, and business goals. Partnering with Alpha Packaging streamlines your operations, reduces time spent on procuring packaging, and eliminates the risks associated with stockouts.
To learn more about our packaging VMI services and capabilities, request a quote and discuss your needs with our experts.