eVMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)

As a leader in the distribution of industrial supplies, MSC Industrial Supply has a long history in effectively managing its own inventory to continuously satisfy customer needs. With over 500,000 products stocked at four Customer Fulfillment Centers coast to coast, MSC Industrial Supply has the inventory management expertise to help your business improve its performance through our comprehensive eVMI solution.

We'll work with you to develop a customized eVMI solution that meets your business requirements, providing the following benefits:

Full Control	Maintain full control of the ordering process and your company's spending levels. MSC Industrial Supply representatives are on-site regularly to keep your inventory levels in check and conduct scans for inventory replenishment as needed. You can pick your approval process: Shopping Cart, E-mail, Fax, Blanketed PO, or Integrated into most eProcurement systems.
Cost Reductions	Leverage the expertise of MSC Industrial Supply representatives to work with you to develop a solution that provides for more accurate inventory levels, so you can reduce your overhead costs by only having product on-hand when you need it. Eliminate the hassle and expense of traditional paper-based purchase orders by using www1.mscdirect.com instead to place your order, lowering your transaction costs. Shorten your product delivery times with a more efficient ordering process and avoid potential inventory outages that could lead to costly delays. Gain better visibility into your company’s procurement spend using MSC Industrial Supply’s report analysis tools, Report Manager and Line Item Distribution, and identify user spending patterns for potential savings.
Productivity Improvements	Streamline your ordering and inventory management through MSC Industrial Supply's eVMI solution and gain substantial time savings—eliminate order entry, inventory scans and paper-based order requisitions—you’ll have less worries and more time to focus on other business activities.

To find out more about eVMI, please contact our knowledgeable MSC Industrial Supply representatives at 1-800-753-7970 or email us.