Vendor-managed Inventory for Food Manufacturers

Hassle-free Inventory | Automated Restocking | Real-time Data

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Optimize Stock Levels

Gain better visibility into inventory usage, reporting, and tracking with vendor-managed inventory. Optimize inventory and prevent downtime from out-of-stock supplies.

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Streamline Operations

Reduce internal workload, eliminate manual processes, and improve efficiency with automated inventory tracking and management.

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Increase Profitability

Minimize waste, reduce stockouts, and prevent product loss. Cut costs through standardization and purchase order reduction.

Get what you need, when you need it.

SupplyRITE's Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) program is built on a simple promise: your production should never stop because of a supply issue. We become an extension of your team, monitoring your inventory levels, understanding your usage patterns, and ensuring critical supplies are always available when you need them. With decades of experience serving food manufacturers, we know exactly what it takes to keep your operation running smoothly.

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Why Choose SupplyRITE® Vendor-managed Inventory?

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Food Manufacturing Industry Expertise

The Nelson-Jameson team understands HACCP requirements, SQF auditing standards, allergen management protocols, and the critical nature of maintaining food safety compliance. Every solution is designed with your regulatory requirements in mind.

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Vendor-managed Inventory (VMI)

SupplyRITE combines smart automatic ordering capabilities with on-site management and replenishment by our inventory specialists. This ensures optimal accuracy, organization, and functionality with the ongoing human verification that food manufacturing operations require.

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Top-Rated Service & Support

SupplyRITE's inventory specialists conduct regular on-site visits to count, restock, and maintain the accuracy and organization of SupplyRITE vendor-managed inventory programs. 

Ready to get started?

Allow us to show you how our solutions can reduce your facility's costs, boost productivity, improve visibility, and reduce product loss and downtime.

The Value of SupplyRITE® VMI

Never Run Out of Critical Supplies – We monitor your inventory and replenish before you hit critical levels, preventing costly production downtime.

Free Up Your Team's Time – Eliminate hours spent counting stock, placing orders, and managing suppliers so your staff can focus on production.

Reduce Your Inventory Investment – Maintain lean, optimized stock levels that free up working capital and warehouse space.

Gain Complete Visibility – Access real-time inventory data and usage reports that help you make smarter purchasing decisions.

One Partner, Simplified Ordering – Consolidate multiple suppliers through our extensive product portfolio, reducing complexity and administrative burden.

Expert Product Knowledge – Work with specialists who understand food manufacturing requirements and can recommend the right solutions for your specific needs.

Flexible and Scalable – Whether you're running one line or multiple facilities, our VMI program adapts to your production schedule and seasonal demands.

Predictable Costs – Consistent pricing and accurate forecasting help you budget effectively and avoid emergency rush orders.

This is what Delivering the exceptional™ looks like every day—a true partnership that helps your operation run more efficiently.

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Our Success Stories

Inventory management | Industrial vending machines | VMI

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Vending & Putaway

  • 4 hours saved biweekly ordering
  • 4 hours saved biweekly putaway

Total time savings of 208 hrs/year

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Suggestive Ordering

1+ hours saved biweekly

Total time savings of 26+ hrs/year

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Vending and Putaway

  • 6 hours of ordering weekly
  • 6 hours of putaway weekly

Total time savings of 624 hrs/year

Food and Bev

Vending & Putaway

  • 2 hours ordering biweekly
  • 2 hours putaway biweekly

Total time savings of 104 hrs/year

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Suggested Ordering for Consumables

5+ hours saved biweekly

Total time savings of 130+ hrs/year

Dairy Cooperative

Suggestive Ordering for Consumables

2+ hours saved biweekly

Total time savings of 52+ hrs/year

Dairy Cooperative

Suggestive Ordering & Putaway for Consumables

  • 3+ hours saved biweekly for ordering
  • 3+ hours saved biweekly for putaway

Total time savings of 156+ hrs/year

Dairy Cooperative

Suggestive Ordering for Consumables

2+ hours of time savings biweekly

Total time savings of 52+ hrs/year

Dairy Cooperative

Suggestive Ordering & Putaway for Consumables

  • 3+ hours saved weekly for ordering
  • 3 hours saved weekly for putaway

Total time savings of 156+ hrs/year

Dairy Cooperative

Suggestive Ordering for Consumables

2 hours saved biweekly

Total time savings of 52+ hrs/year

Meet the team

Our experts will identify the ideal inventory management program to meet your facility's daily requirements. Whether you need to upgrade your storeroom or enhance your worker safety program with a vending solution, Nelson-Jameson is your trusted partner in inventory management.

Adam Reno

Adam Reno

Inventory Solutions Department Manager
Jordyn Warosh

Jordyn Warosh

Inventory Solutions Program Manager - East
Matt Close

Matt Close

Inventory Solutions Program Manager - West

About Nelson-Jameson

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Established in 1947

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78k Products

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1k+ Suppliers

Our employees

320+ Employees

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Proven ROI

Clients using SupplyRITE™ have improved their inventory accuracy from an industry average of ??% to ??% within ?? months of implementation. Translating to an average reduction of $?? dollars in annual inventory write-offs.

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Real-World Accuracy Improvements

Clients using SupplyRITE™ have improved their inventory accuracy from an industry average of ??% to ??% within ?? months of implementation. Translating to an average reduction of $?? dollars in annual inventory write-offs.

Efficiency Gains

Operational Efficiency Gains

Implementation of our inventory management solution reduces manual processing time by ??% on average. Our automation has helped clients reduce picking errors by ??%, leading to a ??% reduction in return processing costs.

Reliability

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

Our platform maintains 99.99% uptime.

Rapid Implementation

Rapid Implementation Success

??% of our customers achieve full solution implementation within ?? days, compared to the industry average of 180 days.

Let's talk about inventory solutions for you.

We'd love to show you how our inventory solutions can reduce your facility's costs, boost productivity, improve visibility, and reduce product loss and downtime.

 

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Inventory management resources

Top 10 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Inventory Solutions Provider

The provider should offer metrics such as inventory turnover rate, fill rate, stockout frequency, carrying costs reduction, and overall cost savings. You should ensure these KPIs align with the organization’s objectives, like minimizing waste or maximizing efficiency.

See the complete checklist ➜

Top 5 Ways to Identify Your Inventory Solutions Needs

Predictable demand is a cornerstone of efficient inventory management. Before implementing solutions like Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), it’s crucial to determine if your food manufacturing plant experiences consistent demand for its products or services. This assessment helps you choose the right strategies and optimize your supply chain.

Identify your facility's VMI needs ➜

Real-Time Inventory Analytics for Food Manufacturing Excellence

Effective inventory management is crucial in the food processing industry for PPE, janitorial supplies, laboratory materials, repair tools, and other consumables. Real-time inventory analytics helps track these items, optimize operations, and ensure a safe working environment.

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