A leading recreational equipment manufacturer was struggling to efficiently manage their hardware supply area and didn’t receive much support from their previous vendor. This disorganization was leading to delays and inefficiencies in production, as they couldn’t reliably maintain the necessary stock levels.

Martin proposed implementing a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program tailored to the manufacturer’s specific needs. This solution included setting precise bin maximums and minimums to ensure that inventory levels kept up with weekly usage and supported continuous production without interruptions.

• Since implementing the VMI program, hardware management has been significantly streamlined, improving overall efficiency.
• The program now runs smoothly after minor initial adjustments, supporting consistent production operations.
• Purchasing and production managers have regained approximately three hours each day by no longer overseeing hardware ordering and stocking.
• The time savings allow managers to focus on higher-priority tasks, enhancing productivity and operational flow.

• Martin’s VMI program ensured consistent stock levels through defined bin maximums and minimums, supporting uninterrupted production.
• The solution freed up approximately three hours per day for purchasing and production managers.
• Improved hardware management led to smoother operations, increased productivity, and reduced delays.