{"id":9183,"date":"2025-06-13T03:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T03:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/my\/blog\/?p=9183"},"modified":"2026-02-19T02:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T02:41:17","slug":"vendor-managed-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/my\/blog\/vendor-managed-inventory\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Metrics"},"content":{"rendered":"
Running out of stock too often or dealing with piles of unsold goods? It\u2019s a common problem, as 74% of businesses<\/a> face shipping delays and extended lead times. Hence, many are turning to Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to let suppliers take over the task of managing stock levels.<\/p>\n Instead of waiting for you to place an order, suppliers monitor your inventory directly and restock based on real-time data. This approach reduces guesswork, prevents delays, and helps avoid both shortages and excess inventory.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll explain how VMI works, why major retailers in Malaysia are adopting it, and how your business can benefit from handing over inventory control to trusted suppliers.<\/p>\n