MSC introduces CMI (Customer Managed Inventory), a tool which will enable you to save time and money while effectively replenishing your inventory and stocking levels.

In just two easy steps, you can take complete control of your ordering process!

Scan your MSC Industrial or UPC barcodes	Connect your scanner to your PC and your scanned items are automatically sent to your shopping basket on www.mscdirect.co.uk for review and ordering

It's THAT easy! With CMI, our self-checkout system you will save hours each week eliminating the need to write down descriptions, convert them to part numbers and phone in your orders.

The Benefits Of CMI
Control

• Maintain control of what gets replenished and ordered
• Review and edit orders before they are placed
• You scan when you need to...24/ 7

• Scan when it's convenient for you
• Use in remote stocking locations
• Use for Point of Use inventory replenishment within your facility
• Flexible replenishment cycles reduce inventory requirements
• Compatible with e-procurement platforms that support PunchOut or RoundTrip
• Use in conjunction with your KanBan, 5S, 5S+ or LEAN programs

Productivity

• All replenishment and ordering done electronically through www.mscdirect.co.uk
• 24/7 access to www.mscdirect.co.uk
• Quick and accurate product identification
• Streamline your requisition & replenishment process
• Gives time back to your staff to work on more essential or productive activities

• Significantly reduces paperwork – no more writing down what you need on a piece of paper
• Reduces stock outages & overages – you order only what you really need
• Eliminates incorrect product being ordered
• Allows inventory to be closer to the point of use in your facility

For qualified customers, MSC will

• Label the items in your facility which you want control of. These could include drill bits, fasteners, safety supplies, janitorial supplies or anything in our 11th Edition Catalog. Think about items which you buy all the time which you want to control how much and when you buy it.
• Supply you a free CMI Kit - a simple to use barcode scanner and USB cable.

To build your shopping basket and "Self Checkout" – all you do is:

• Scan the items
• Upload the items to www.mscdirect.co.uk by plugging in the USB cable to the scanner
• Review the items (change, add or delete as required by YOU) in the shopping basket
• Check out and place the order – via the internet!!