Vendor-Managed Inventory

Features Specific to the Fastener Industry


Although one out-of-stock nut or bolt can shut down a production line, most of your customers do not want to worry about c-class items. So, they count on you to manage their inventories - and ensure that they always have what they need to operate at maximum efficiency.

Prophet 21 gives you the ability to manage any customer's inventory, either through consignment - when you keep your stock in their warehouses; or through bin management - when you regularly replenish SKUs at their locations. You can schedule blanket releases through Prophet 21, track what inventory is with which customer, and monitor usage trends to determine how much stock you need to carry to satisfy needs.

Plus, personal digital assistant (PDA) technology makes it easier than ever to quickly and easily replenish stock at customer locations. You can use PDAs to scan bin bar codes, and determine how much inventory to place in each location. PDA scan-and-validate technology cuts the errors associated with jotting down SKUs manually, while improving customer service by speeding counting processes and improving accuracy.

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