A remote managed inventorysystem (RMI) allows more effi-cient management of productbetween supplier and customer(user of material). A RMI col-lects and centralizes inventorymeasurements at the customerfacility (or facilities) and givesvarious remote users access tothis data as needed. RMIensures a timely and reliablesupply of raw materials.

An alternative method to RMIthat returns a similar result iscalled a vendor managedinventory system (VMI). In a VMI thecustomer retains responsibility forinventory management. The measure-ment database is maintained at thesupplier’s site or some other agreedupon third party location.

Why implement RMI or VMI solutions? ARMI/VMI solution provides insight intoraw material usage patterns, seasonalvariations, etc. This understanding mini-mizes confusion associated with orderdetails and lessens the need for emer-gency rush shipments, or excess “safe-ty” inventory. RMI/VMI benefits caninclude:

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