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Make an impact with sustainable packaging
More and more, large organizations are adopting environmentally conscious practices into their overall business objectives. Waste in landfills, trash piling up in our oceans, and a genuine concern for the environment are some of the top reasons that consumers are creating a demand for more sustainable packaging. What is sustainable packaging? In broad terms, sustainable…
Read MoreVMI Methods – What Is Right For You? JIT? Consignment?
JIT and Consignment are both methods of inventory management. To learn more, read on.
Read MoreVMI 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…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right VMI Partner
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…
Read MoreVMI 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…
Read MoreCOVID-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…
Read MoreCOVID-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…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Response Case Study: Nationwide Financial Institution
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused financial hardship for millions of Americans. During this difficult time, consumers are relying on their financial institutions for options and advice more than ever before. As a result, banks across the country are balancing the challenging task of providing increased support to solve complex issues for their clients, while ensuring…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Response Case Study: Household Appliance Manufacturer
In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, EPI has proudly focused our production resources on our partner-clients whose work is essential to infrastructure or sustaining life, maintaining and even increasing our production and fulfillment capacity. One nationwide appliance manufacturer relies on EPI’s VMIEdge service for the production of their manuals, labels and instruction booklets, as well…
Read MoreFinding The Right Display Manufacturer
Because POP displays catch audiences at the exact right moment to promote your product, there’s a lot of pressure to ensure display campaigns are effective. It’s important that your display impacts consumers and influences them to purchase your product. The key to ensuring campaign success is to partner with the right marketing services provider and…
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