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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
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