Servicio operativo
Consignment / VMI
Programa de Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): tenemos en tu planta el stock crítico de herramientas que necesitas, propiedad SDM, repuesto automáticamente según tu consumo real. Tú solo pagas lo que consumes — cero capital inmovilizado en herramienta.
Servicio SDM
Consignment / VMI
What we do
- Smart cabinet or dedicated shelving at your plant with consignment stock
- Stock levels set by our team using consumption history and the production plan
- Automatic weekly or fortnightly replenishment using scanner or cabinet readings
- Monthly billing based solely on actual consumption, not available stock
- 24/7 operator access to stock without a purchase request for every item
- Monthly consumption reports, usage ratios and peaks by shift or line
How we do it
Initial assessment
We audit your last 6–12 months of insert, end mill, drill and tap consumption, identifying critical items by usage frequency and line-stoppage risk.
Programme design
Definimos el SKU set, niveles mín/máx por pieza, frecuencia de reposición y mecanismo de control (gabinete inteligente SDM, estantería con scanner, o conteo físico semanal).
Implementation and initial stock
We deliver initial stock, install a cabinet if required and train operators. Operation starts within 1–3 weeks depending on volume.
Daily operation
The operator takes what is needed. Consumption is recorded by RFID, scanner or ticket, and we replenish before the minimum level. Individual insert orders become a consolidated monthly invoice.
Quarterly review
Each quarter we compare actual and projected consumption, add or remove SKUs and adjust stock levels. The programme improves over time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum consumption to join?
Como regla práctica: a partir de $40,000 MXN/mes en herramienta SDM. Por debajo el costo operativo del VMI no compensa para el cliente ni para nosotros.
Who owns the stock at my plant?
SDM. Hasta que se consume la pieza (escaneo, salida de gabinete) es nuestro inventario. Al consumirlo se transfiere la propiedad y se factura. Tú llevas un libro auxiliar de consigna con respaldo legal.
What if I need an item outside the VMI programme?
We handle it as a regular order: quote within 24–48 h and delivery subject to availability. If it becomes recurring, we add it at the next review.
Do I need to install a smart cabinet?
No es obligatorio. Para volúmenes medianos funciona estantería + scanner de código de barras. Para operaciones grandes, los gabinetes inteligentes SDM con control de acceso por usuario son lo más eficiente y eliminan el shrinkage.
This is one of the 6 technical services from SDM Cutting Tools.
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