Do you regularly place orders for the same parts? Our Kanban-inspired Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) program can help you save time and money!
“Kanban” is a manufacturing process developed by Japanese manufacturers to manage production and inventory. Moseys adapted the Kanban process to provide cost-reduction solutions for our customers in the form of Vendor-Managed Inventory.
We think of Vendor-Managed Inventory as “the Crockpot of manufacturing” because it allows customers to “set it and forget it” with:
- One purchase order (PO)
- Proactive production
- Automatic delivery
Here’s how to get started with your own Kanban VMI program at Moseys Production Machinists.
Moseys’ VMI Program: How It Works
When you opt-in to Vendor-Managed Inventory, we’ll first ask you for a manufacturing forecast. How many parts do you need? How frequently do you need them?
Next, we’ll generate your PO and proactively build work orders to accommodate your forecast. By pre-scheduling CNC machining services for your custom Kanban VMI, we ensure that you’ll always have the parts you need precisely when you need them.
Easy accessibility
Some job shops store their customers’ inventory on-site, but our customers prefer to have their parts on hand and easily accessible. That’s why we send your parts directly to you as soon as they’re complete. You’ll never need to contact us for more parts. They’ll simply be there, ready for you when you need them.
Cash flow conscious
One of the benefits of Vendor Managed Inventory is that we designed the program with your cash flow in mind.
For example, if your VMI agreement calls for 150 parts, but you only pull 10-15 parts from your inventory each month, we’ll arrange for pre-scheduled payments that reflect your actual usage.
Is VMI Right for Your Business?
VMI isn’t solely for huge companies with enormous production needs. In fact, Moseys customers represent a wide range of industries, capabilities, and production sizes.
Get a VMI program designed just for you
The Moseys team is committed to giving every customer an excellent experience, so we offer flexible customization options for our VMI program members.
For example, one customer enables direct access to their Oracle portal for supplier visualization. This access allows us to see the customer’s consumption trends for ourselves so we can make recommendations and modify their Kanban VMI program as needed. (Just notify us in enough time to implement your change requests!)
Get personalized service from a team that knows your needs
Let’s say you contact Moseys to reorder Part A—but we know Part A is part of an assembly that also includes Part B and Part C. Because we closely track every customer’s needs and preferences, we’ll be equipped to remind you that you may also need a supply of Part B and Part C assembly parts.
Get the benefits of Vendor Managed Inventory from a top-rated partner
We’re proud of our 98% quality rating and 99.5% on-time delivery rating! But we’re not chilling out in our California machine shop, patting ourselves on the back. We work tirelessly to continually improve our processes and enhance the value of our services.
Through frequent communication and intentional teamwork, we earn your trust and develop a long-term relationship that will serve and support your business for years to come.
Start Your Kanban VMI Solution Today!
When you’re ready to get started, you’ll want to begin by understanding your consumption rate and developing an accurate forecast. Once you know your numbers, Moseys will collaborate with you to establish minimum and maximum quantities for fulfillment.
Ask us about our Kanban VMI or submit a no-obligation quote request today!
