VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY
Delegate inventory management to your suppliers… without losing control.
OUR SOLUTIONS
- IMMEX Shield
- Cross-Dock Hub
- Inventory Management & WMS
- Certified Warehousing (FDA & BRC)
- Cross Shield Network
- Customs & Tax Expert Consulting
- FWS Client Portal
- Just In Time (JIT)
- Logistics Savings Analysis
- Operational Softlanding (Nearshoring)
- Inhouse Ops Center
- Cargo Freight Forwarding
- Reverse Logistics
- VMI Vendor Managed Inventory
- Export Logistics Quality Assurance
- Binational Fulfillment
COMPLEX LOGISTICS NOW MADE SIMPLE
EMAIL US:
ventas@fws.com.mx
CALL US:
MEX: +52 (656)351-6333
USA: +1 (915) 920 1386
The VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) model allows your suppliers to manage their own inventory levels within your operation or logistics center, based on actual consumption and in coordination with FWS as a neutral operator.
We implement and integrate this model efficiently, ensuring you retain traceability, control, and fiscal/customs compliance. This service is ideal for IMMEX manufacturers, maquiladoras, OEMs, or assembly centers with multiple international or local suppliers.
With our network of warehouses, integrated WMS systems, and binational logistics expertise, FWS becomes a trusted facilitator of collaborative inventory management.
WHAT DOES OUR VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY (VMI) SERVICE INCLUDE?
- Physical storage of supplier-owned inventory
- Receiving, inspection, and segregation by supplier/lot/SKU
- Lot-level tracking and control in WMS with shared visibility
- Consumption/transfer protocols defined by the client
- Minimum/maximum levels and replenishment management
- Periodic reporting by supplier and product
- Compliance with IMMEX rules for consigned inventory
- Documentation management for audits, SAT, suppliers, and clients
SERVICE MODALITIES
- Local VMI: national suppliers store at FWS for JIT delivery
- International VMI: international suppliers manage inventory from the U.S. or Mexico
- IMMEX VMI: consigned supplier inventory with IMMEX compliance
- Multi-client VMI: shared model for multiple clients under a consolidated scheme
KEY BENEFITS:
- Reduced logistics and administrative costs
- Improved production line efficiency and inventory turnover
- Full transparency with key KPIs
- Facilitates internal audits, SAT, and fiscal compliance
- Shorter delivery times from warehouse to production floor
- Compatible with Just-In-Time (JIT) and CrossDock operations
WHAT VMI SOLVES:
Reduces overstock and unnecessary turnover
Eliminates bottlenecks caused by lack of consumption visibility
Automates replenishment without risk of stockouts
Ensures traceability, regardless of supplier or origin
WHY IMPLEMENT VMI WITH FWS?
FWS is a certified, neutral, and reliable logistics operator with extensive experience in consignment and IMMEX compliance.
We provide flexible infrastructure and WMS systems tailored to each supplier’s needs, allowing seamless integration into any operation. Additionally, we offer consultative support and fiscal-administrative guidance to ensure regulatory compliance. Our collaborative approach facilitates agreements between client and supplier, guaranteeing effective and transparent logistics execution.
