6 KPI para medir el valor de su programa VMI

A great VMI program, one that delivers significant cost and time savings, is likely one that has been measured and optimized over time. The six KPIs we’ll explore in this post will help you track and use critical data to make continuous improvements to your program.

Before we dive into the KPIs, let’s take a look at the different types of VMI programs and how they work.

Modelos del programa VMI

VMI programs come in Push or Pull models and should be customized to your enterprise’s needs. Some determining factors for choosing an inventory management model are the size of your company, the number of parts you’re managing, proximity to your suppliers, and your current level of sophistication when it comes to inventory management.

Estrategias de atracción

Pull strategies are automatic, proactive, and are a form of ‘remote parts management.’

Modelo RFID

La tecnología RFID avanzada se utiliza para automatizar la reposición de existencias. Cada contenedor tiene una tarjeta única con un chip RFID integrado. Cuando el contenedor está bajo/vacío, la tarjeta se retira y se coloca dentro de un lector de cajas RFID que activará de forma inalámbrica una orden de reposición.

Modelo de peso de escala RFID

Una báscula con lector RFID y registrador de datos incorporado en el sistema monitorea el stock. Cuando el peso cae por debajo de los niveles especificados, se produce automáticamente un pedido y el proveedor de VMI envía el stock.

Tanto los modelos RFID como Scale Weight requieren una inversión inicial para el almacenamiento. Estos modelos a menudo atraen a las pequeñas y medianas empresas.

Estrategias de empuje

Las estrategias de empuje son reactivas y requieren visitas in situ de sus proveedores de VMI.

Modelo de escaneo de contenedores

The VMI vendor is responsible for maintaining inventory levels. Each bin has a barcode label this is scanned by the VMI vendor operative using a handheld scanner. This starts the cycle of scan, remove the bin, refill, scan back into place at the customer’s line side location. In some programs, the customer will do the scanning themselves and have the vendor do the re-stocking.

Los modelos de escaneo de contenedores pueden seguir cualquiera de estas dos opciones de almacenamiento:

Muelle a Muelle

Vendor stocks from their dock to the customer’s dock (dock being warehouse to warehouse), usually by direct customer order, schedule or forecast plan.

Dock-to-Stock

Esta opción tiene el mismo aspecto que muelle a muelle excepto que el proveedor hace el reabastecimiento en el customer’s onsite supermarket.

Modelo de envío

This is the least common model, but some small-to-mid-sized manufacturers prefer it because it’s pay-as-tú-go. It makes the most sense when the vendor and customer are geographically close to each other and the customer’s main driver is gestionar el flujo de caja.

Once you’ve put the right inventory management model in place, you’ll want to measure your program activity against these six key performance indicators:

1 tasa de llenado

The rate at which the order is met in response to demand. It is not a static KPI, but instead a number that you’ll want to monitor to better optimize your inventory and evaluate your suppliers.

2 Uso real

The declining or rising usage of a specific part–likely brought about by an engineering change to the product. Knowing actual usage can help you make decisions about which parts to scrap to free up space and which parts are in demand.

3 Inventario disponible

Esto indica cuántas de las piezas tiene actualmente a mano. Tener una imagen clara de su inventario disponible lo ayudará a evitar la reposición y el reabastecimiento innecesarios, lo que puede interrumpir la línea e incurrir en costos innecesarios.

4 Entrega a tiempo

Esta es la frecuencia con la que las piezas se entregan en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado. Esto puede incluir opciones personalizadas, como entregas de pedidos completos o parciales.

5 Cumplimiento de etiquetado/embalaje

Clear labeling and packaging allow you to know ‘what’s in the bin’ so you can quickly process, Tienda y encontrar artículos en almacenes y plantas. Un socio de VMI puede ayudarlo brindándole etiquetas personalizadas para bolsas, cajas y estantes según sus especificaciones.

6 Informes y reuniones de proveedores

A good VMI program is supported by regular meetings and reporting that help identify areas for improvement. Quality VMI partners will provide quarterly business reviews where data is shared about parts utilization and fulfillment.

Su socio VMI puede ayudar

A VMI program can be continuously improved by reviewing program data, including the six KPIs mentioned above. You’ll need to work with a VMI partner who can help you to identify which KPIs are most important to measure your specific program.

Once you’ve identified areas for improvement, your VMI partner can suggest solutions and technologies for optimization. For example, if you’re experiencing inconsistencies with notifications on an RFID program – you may want your partner to check-in to see if the technology is working properly or if bin labels  need replacing. Or, if there’s a sudden surge in demand for a part, a Just-In-Time (JIT) system can automatizar ordering. Program customizations are endless –it’s just a matter of working with your partner to make data-driven decisions that deliver the results you need.