Vendor Managed Inventory
For over 90 years, Metropolitan Pipe has been managing one of the largest plumbing and industrial supply inventories in New England — with over 36,000 stocked products and more than 1,000,000 pieces across three distribution centers. Now, we bring that same expertise directly to your stockroom with our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program.
Never Run Out of Critical Parts
By allowing Metropolitan Pipe to manage your inventory levels, you never have to worry about key items being out of stock. That means your jobs get done faster, with less wasted time chasing down parts. Our VMI team monitors your usage patterns and ensures the right items are always on your shelves — before you even know you need them.
Slash Transaction Costs
VMI eliminates redundant order entry, manual inventory counts, excess paperwork, and emergency shipping charges. By offloading these tasks to the Metropolitan Pipe VMI team, you can redirect labor to revenue-generating activities instead of counting stock. The items you need are already on hand — no more paying for overnight shipping.
Data-Driven Inventory Optimization
Using advanced forecasting models developed from decades of supply chain data, we ensure you have exactly what you need — nothing more, nothing less. Reduce dead stock, free up warehouse space, and stop tying up capital in excess inventory.
Barcode & Wireless Technology
Never search shelves again. Our VMI program leverages wireless barcode scanning and inventory management software to give you instant visibility into what you have and exactly where it is located. Real-time data means real-time decisions.
Who Benefits from VMI?
- Hospitals & healthcare facilities — critical parts always in stock
- Universities & school districts — simplified procurement, reduced admin
- Property management companies — multi-site inventory control
- Large mechanical contractors — job-site stockroom management
- Government & municipal agencies — compliance-friendly reporting