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Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

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Supply Chain

Definition

Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain management practice where a supplier or vendor is responsible for monitoring and replenishing inventory levels at a customer's location. In VMI arrangements, the supplier takes on the role of inventory planning and management, using information such as point-of-sale data or inventory levels to automatically replenish stock, optimize inventory levels, and ensure product availability, thereby reducing stockouts, improving efficiency, and enhancing collaboration between supply chain partners.

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