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August 25, 2025 7 mins

In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah, Mike, and Tim break down Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), why it’s such an important part of supply chain management, and how this improvement in our process directly benefits businesses like yours. They explain how VMI ensures a reliable packaging supply at Econo-Pak, which translates into better pricing for customers, the ability to meet demand quickly without delays, and helping food products get to shelves on time.

The team also explores how Econo-Pak’s just-in-time production and strong supplier relationships allow us to stay efficient, flexible, and responsive to changing market conditions.

If you’re a business looking to partner with a food packaging company, this episode will give you a clear picture of how Econo-Pak continues to improve operations to provide smoother, more reliable, and ultimately more valuable solutions for your success.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a proven strategy that makes inventory management smarter and more efficient.
  • Strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of successful VMI programs.
  • At Econo-Pak, VMI ensures a reliable packaging supply, which translates into better pricing and consistent service for customers.
  • By combining just-in-time manufacturing with trusted supplier relationships, Econo-Pak maintains both efficiency and flexibility.


EPISODE BREAKDOWN

00:00 - 02:17 What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)?
02:18 - 05:33 Benefits and Challenges of VMI
05:34 - 07:58 Just-in-Time Manufacturing and Supplier Relationships

Econo-Pak is your source for contract food packaging and contract food manufacturing services for all dry food products. Our highly-automated facility of 200+ machines and 800+ production workers is set up to help you scale your product into new markets.

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