As the UK market-leading packaging distributor, we are in a strong position to provide a range of inventory management services to our customers. We offer nationwide coverage through our 17 Regional Distribution Centres, and possess over 600,000 sq ft of warehouse space. For efficient deliveries, we have a fleet of almost 100 vehicles ranging from 3 tonnes to 40 ft articulated lorries, which deliver more than 600,000 order lines per year. We can provide a range of inventory management solutions including:

Just In Time (JIT) Production

Macfarlane Packaging supports JIT production, which means products are produced to order. We are perfectly positioned to support JIT production, through our ability to supply to our customers their packaging requirements direct to the production line where and when they need them.

The benefits to our customers include:

• Lower stock holding means a reduction in storage space, which saves rent and insurance costs.
• Less working capital is tied up in stock.
• There is less likelihood of stock perishing.
• Avoids the build up of unsold finished product that can occur with sudden changes in demand.
• Less time is spent on checking and re-working the product of others as the emphasis is on getting the work right the first time.

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Services

By using Macfarlane Packaging’s VMI system your supply chain performance will be optimised, as we are the people responsible for maintaining your inventory levels. We will have access to your inventory data and we will be responsible for generating purchase orders.

The benefits to our customers include:

• Decreased inventory levels giving monetary and space savings.
• Reduced instances of stock out situations.
• Decreased planning and ordering costs as we will manage these activities.
• Our customer service level with you is improved as you'll have the right packaging materials, at the right time.