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Description

VMI, which stands for "vendor managed inventory," is a system designed to streamline inventory management. When a customer's stock levels dip below a certain threshold, PathGuide’s Advanced VMI automatically generates a replenishment order. This order is sent to the vendor electronically, where it is usually confirmed, selected, packaged, and dispatched back to the customer. Furthermore, Advanced VMI can initiate automatic advanced shipping notifications, providing customers with crucial information to prepare for the arrival of their shipments. PathGuide’s Advanced VMI operates independently for distributors' clients or as an integrated feature of a warehouse management system (WMS). This innovation ensures that orders are placed with unprecedented speed, simplicity, and efficiency, particularly benefiting customers who frequently purchase the same items. Overall, the system enhances supply chain operations by minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Description

Streamline the process of uploading products, managing inventory, sending orders, and tracking shipments with automation. Instantly import comprehensive product information from suppliers into your eCommerce platform, including images and detailed descriptions. If multiple suppliers offer the same item, Spark Shipping links one product to various suppliers and directs orders to the optimal source. This ensures that orders are sent to the supplier with the product available at the most competitive price. Spark Shipping will handle supplier feeds and keep your inventory updated automatically, allowing for efficient inventory management that aligns with all your vendors. Orders can be dispatched to vendors, distributors, suppliers, or fulfillment centers as needed. When orders are placed in your store, Spark Shipping intelligently assigns them to the appropriate destination, accommodating various formats such as email, EDI, FTP, CSV, XML, among others, to meet your vendor’s requirements. This comprehensive automation solution significantly reduces manual effort and enhances operational efficiency.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ShipCalm No 
ShipMonk No 
ShipStation No 
Shipwire No 
Shopify No 
WooCommerce No 

Integrations

ShipCalm Yes 
ShipMonk Yes 
ShipStation Yes 
Shipwire Yes 
Shopify Yes 
WooCommerce Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

PathGuide Technologies

Founded

1989

Country

United States

Website

pathguide.com/solutions/vendor-managed-inventory/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Spark Shipping

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

sparkshipping.com

Product Features

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Audit Trail Yes 
Bin-Level Management Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Demand Forecasting Yes 
EDI Yes 
Lot & Shelf Life Management Yes 
Performance Metrics Yes 
Self-Service Portal Yes 
Serial Number Control / Management Yes 
Sourcing Management Yes 
Transaction History Yes 
Vendor Master Data Management Yes 

Product Features

Dropshipping

Analytics / Reporting No 
Customer Service Management No 
Order Management Yes 
Price Optimization No 
Product Information Management (PIM) Yes 
Shipment Tracking Yes 
Sourcing Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 
eCommerce Integration No 

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