Store Profiling – The Database You Need

For nationwide retailers and franchises providing each of their locations with the exact marketing materials they need can seem impossible. Large locations may receive less than they require, while small locations may throw away half of the kit. Some companies manage this by categorizing small, medium and large stores. However, it’s a difficult balancing act…

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How to Improve Your Print and Subassembly Component Management

Managing Print and Subassembly Materials Can Be a Time-Consuming Task Printed and subassembly materials such as manuals, instruction sheets, cartons, labels, and hardware are crucial components of your final product. They perform an important function and therefore provide value to your customer. These materials are typically relatively low cost, but require a great deal of…

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6 Key Tips to Planning a Successful Promotion

Promotions are a great method of engaging with consumers and expanding your customer base, but they can feel overwhelming to plan and manage. Here are a few tips to guide you in the right direction: 1. Start with a goal in mind Are you interested in promoting brand awareness? Do you want to get more…

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Why You Need to Utilize VMI

If you’re seeking the opportunity to improve your supply chain management – whether it’s because you’re looking to avoid obsolescence or you want to simplify the intense administrative effort, vendor managed inventory (VMI) may be just what you’re looking for. A comprehensive VMI system simplifies the massively complex task of translating your MRP into a…

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VMI Requires Automated Data Interchange for Maximum Efficiency

When EDI or XML are integrated with a vendor managed inventory solution it allows for the automation of the typically manual processes of tracking inventory needs, initiating POs and managing invoices. Automated data interchange gives your vendor the ability to access your MRP and measure your inventory levels. They will then use that information to…

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How to Choose the Right VMI Partner

Choosing the right Partner is Crucial to VMI

Allowing a vendor to manage your inventory of your materials requires a level of trust. You must feel that the vendor is capable and reliable. How do you ensure you’re choosing the right partner? Check out the following tips to know where to start. Choose a Partner with an Established VMI System Managing a customer’s…

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VMI 101: What Is VMI? How Can It Benefit You?

VMI stands for Vendor Managed Inventory. It’s the process in which a business entrusts the management of their subcomponent inventory to their supplier. This can be done in a number of ways, but ultimately it means the supplier takes responsibility for maintaining inventory based on jointly established objectives. What Benefits Does VMI Offer? Increased supply…

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COVID-19 Response Case Study: Medical Device Manufacturer

Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, it has been EPI’s honor to focus its talent and resources on programs that support our valued partner-clients whose work is essential to infrastructure or sustaining life. One such client is a major manufacturer of medical devices including hospital beds. As hospitals across the country have filled to capacity and the…

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COVID-19 Response Case Study: PPE Manufacturer

Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, it has been EPI’s honor to focus its talent and resources on programs that support our valued partner-clients whose work is essential to infrastructure or sustaining life. One such client is a personal care corporation that manufactures sanitary paper products and PPE for both medical and professional environments. This organization utilizes…

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