F.W. Webb Co., an HVAC distributor in Bedford, Mass., employs vendor-managed inventory (VMI) to solve time, money, and supply issues.
The process starts with an inventory and sales report, which is sent to the manufacturer. Performance parameters and supply commitments are then made to the distributor. Based on daily distributor reports that automatically upload, and prearranged contract agreements, the manufacturer generates the order and delivers it to the distributor.