衡量 VMI 计划价值的 6 个 KPI

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.

VMI 程序模型

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.

拉动策略

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

无线射频识别型号

先进的 RFID 技术用于自动补货。每个垃圾箱都有一张带有嵌入式 RFID 芯片的独特卡片。当垃圾箱低/空时，卡被取出并放入 RFID 盒子阅读器内，该阅读器将无线触发补货订单。

RFID 称重模型

系统中内置了带有 RFID 读取器和数据记录器的秤来监控库存。当重量低于指定水平时，VMI 供应商会自动生成订单并发送库存。

RFID 和称重模型都需要对货架进行前期投资。这些模型通常对中小型企业具有吸引力。

推送策略

推送策略是被动的，需要 VMI 供应商的现场访问。

箱扫描模型

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.

Bin Scanning 模型可以遵循以下两种库存选择之一：

码头到码头

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

码头到库存

此选项看起来与码头到码头相同，只是供应商在 customer’s onsite supermarket.

寄售模式

This is the least common model, but some small-to-mid-sized manufacturers prefer it because it’s pay-as-你-go. It makes the most sense when the vendor and customer are geographically close to each other and the customer’s main driver is 管理现金流.

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 填充率

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 实际使用

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 现有库存

这表明您当前手头有多少零件。清楚地了解您的现有库存将帮助您避免不必要的补货和重新进货，这可能会中断生产线并产生不必要的成本。

4 准时交货

这是零件在正确的时间交付到正确地点的频率。这可以包括定制选项，例如全部或部分订单交付。

5 标签/包装合规性

Clear labeling and packaging allow you to know ‘what’s in the bin’ so you can quickly process, 店铺 并找到 仓库和工厂中的物品。 VMI 合作伙伴可以通过提供 根据您的规格为手提袋、盒子和架子定制标签。

6 供应商报告和会议

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.

您的 VMI 合作伙伴可以提供帮助

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 自动化 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.