ControlPoint VMI Solutions

As a leader in the distribution of industrial supplies, MSC Industrial Supply has a long history in effectively managing inventory to continuously satisfy customer needs. With over 600,000 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 ControlPoint VMI solution.

How does VMI Work?

MSC will assign a VMI specialist to manage your parts by identifying, labeling, establishing min./max. and supplying you with a recommended requisition. You maintain control by selecting the approval process that works best for you: fax, e-mail, shopping cart on mscdirect.com, eProcurement or blanket PO. You will also be able to review and edit orders prior to placing them. MSC will work with you to design a program that meets your specific procurement or replenishment needs.

Benefits of VMI

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, Blanket PO, or full integration into your eProcurement system (PunchOut).

Cost Reductions

• Leverage the expertise of MSC Industrial Supply representatives 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 mscdirect.com to place your orders, 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 Cost Allocation, to identify user spending patterns for potential savings.

Productivity Improvements

• Streamline your ordering and inventory management through MSC Industrial Supply's VMI 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 VMI, access the ControlPoint VMI data sheet or contact our knowledgeable MSC Industrial Supply representatives at 1-800-753-7970 or e-mail us.