Inventory Management
Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
Just like all FD programs, the FD systems Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) program is tailored after our mission statement:
"Providing you with a proven pain free way to save time and money on the very items that hold your business together."
Our VMI program puts a special focus on the following:
- Inventory reduction
- Eliminating stock outs
- Simplified re-order process using scanner system
- Keeping loose parts to a minimum
- Lot traceability for all inventory on shelf
- Usage reports easily generated
- Free Set-up
- Free Shipping
- FD Consignment System
- Hassel Free Ordering
Sure Stock
The FD Sure Stock program is an advance on our VMI System. VMI has been around for years, however, the impact of Covid-19 drove Fasteners Direct to create a system to help make online ordering and re-order more effective. The purpose of this program is to help manage your own inventory, therefore eliminating the need for outside persons to walk around freely in your business premises.
The Sure Stock program adds the following to the VMI program:
- Full inventory audit
- Inventory buyback option
- Full set up of new shelving and re-organization of small parts area
- Scanner system with portal for re-ordering quick and easy
- Part location system is set up and implemented
- Prepackaged kits or pre-made assemblies can be put on this system
- Free freight on all orders
Stock & Lock
The Stock and Lock program allows customers to control stock availability without the costs that come from having a larger inventory. This is a terrific way to prevent cost increases and stock out without increasing your inventory. This program includes:
- 12 Months locked in pricing
- Orders ship within 1 working day
- Free freight providing the minimums are met
- Inventory is stocked at the FD warehouse allowing flexibility and shortening lead time
- Especially valuable with long lead times and specialty items
