Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Services
At Ram Products, providing VMI Services is our opportunity to deliver uncompromising customer service by providing you with a reliable product supply chain, timely product sourcing, and consistent onsite service by our expert Field Service Representatives.
Mobile Warehouse Service
Our fully-loaded mobile warehouses deliver the MRO parts and supplies you need to keep your business running efficiently. With our mobile inventory service, your Ram Products Field Service Representative can visit your shop or manufacturing facility as often as necessary to ensure you never run out of the critical parts you need.
Ram Products experienced VMI experts work with your team to tailor our truck inventories to meet your specific needs and applications. Our mobile warehouses currently deliver over 70% of the products our customers need for immediate delivery at the time of order, with the majority of products shipped within 24 hours. We work hard to deliver the critical parts you need, reducing on-hand inventory and preventing costly downtime for enhanced efficiency.
Vendor Managed Inventory Services
What is Vendor Managed Inventory? For Ram Products, VMI means protecting your supply chain. We are hyper aware of the production challenges created by long lead times and stock outages. Our goal is to anticipate stock outages and provide the products you need before you need them to keep your operation running smoothly.
Ram Products VMI services optimize the entire parts and inventory process; from part selection to shop organization to delivery. Our experts in the field work with you to eliminate inventory redundancies, reduce on-hand stocking levels, and ensure you have the right product for the right application. We leverage an inventory of more than 30,000 SKUs and access to thousands more from top American manufacturers, offering product selections that fit your specific applications and save you time and money. Our commitment to unparalleled customer service means we don’t just offer you the right parts, we train your team to use those parts to achieve better outcomes.
The MRO parts specialists at Ram Products do the heavy lifting when it comes to managing your critical inventory. Our VMI Services include Product, Storage, and Workflow Assessments. Our team will install new parts bins with easy-to-read labels for easier product identification. Our specialists can recommend mobile supply cart solutions as well as additional inventory bins in key work areas to save your technicians unnecessary trips to the supply room, which increases their productivity. Bottomline – Ram Products becomes your partner in small parts inventory management, all in an effort to help you achieve your business goals.
VMI Frequently Asked Questions
How often will a Ram Products Field Service Representative come by to service my bins?
Typically, our Field Service Representatives service bins once a week, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on product usage. We will work with each customer to establish a specific day of the week that works best for you.
Do I have to sign a Service Agreement?
No Service Agreement is required; however, you receive some amazing benefits if you do such as free storage bins, VMI service, and product training just to name a few.
Do I have to install and label my Ram storage bins?
You can if you want but we would prefer to handle all the details of your bin installation and organization as part of our Vendor Managed Inventory Service (VMI).
