AIMCO and VAI Form Extended Partnership with Smooth ERP Integration

Ronkonkoma, NY, July 3, 2024 – VAI, a leading ERP software developer, and AIMCO, a distributor and manufacturer of power tools, have expanded their long term partnership after implementing VAI Enterprise ERP software solutions to run core business functions in the company’s operations. Since the implementation, the company has streamlined processes with one integrated system from VAI and has enhanced customer service, providing AIMCO with better anticipation of customer needs for improved experiences. AIMCO continues to work with VAI to meet growth objectives.

AIMCO offers a comprehensive range of critical fastening solutions to meet the needs of customers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, off-road, energy services, and general assembly industries. The company also provides custom engineering and aftermarket support.

AIMCO moved to VAI S2K ERP from a previous provider and has taken advantage of leveraging many of the S2K software modules. The tight integration of S2K applications has given AIMCO the ability to streamline its procedures across many functional areas including accounting, order processing and fulfillment, and inventory management. The company utilizes VAI S2K software to run both distribution and manufacturing in one warehouse at its Portland, OR, location.

AIMCO leverages VAI’s Supply and Demand Planning application to enhance and support its buying for both distribution and manufacturing. Using historical data, VAI’s AI-powered supply and demand planning tool enables AIMCO to better conduct sales forecasting to plan inventory and improve purchasing decisions. AI also helps the power tools distributor and manufacturer understand “dead stock” by identifying products that haven’t been sold to make sure they’re not reordered.

For manufacturing, AIMCO is leveraging Material Requirements Planning (MRP) from VAI. This enables planners to efficiently reduce manufacturing work orders to the production floor by combining orders that are entered into AIMCO's customer side. It also helps the company plan inventory usage and purchasing needs based on demand and forecasts.

The support that AIMCO receives from VAI is particularly important during critical business periods. “We have been with VAI for a long time because they are always there for us, which is essential to any collaboration,” said Karen Ackley, Materials Manager at AIMCO. “We keep growing our business with VAI because of their support and readiness to work with us to meet our needs and offer us new opportunities to develop our business every day.”

“We are delighted to have a long-standing partnership with the AIMCO team,” said Pete Zimmerman, North American Software Sales Manager, VAI. “We’ve watched them grow while leveraging VAI’s ERP solution, achieving accurate, real-time reporting while enhancing and supporting buying for both distribution and manufacturing. We plan to be with the team for years to come and look forward to their continued success.”

Learn more about this customer success story by viewing the AIMCO and VAI video: https://www.vai.net/customers/aimco.

About AIMCO

Founded in 1970, AIMCO launched into marketing industrial power tools and related products and in 1971 became the exclusive agent for Uryu Seisaku, Ltd., pioneer manufacturer of pneumatic tools in Japan. Today, AIMCO is a global marketer and manufacturer offering the most complete portfolio of critical fastening solutions to meet the needs of customers serving in the Motor Vehicle, AG/Off Road, Energy Services, Aerospace, Electronics and General Assembly industries. AIMCO provides high-quality products that provide the ideal solution for its customers.

About VAI

VAI is a leading independent mid-market ERP software developer renowned for its flexible solutions and ability to automate critical business functions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. VAI's software solutions are backed by a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence that countless companies rely on. With specific ERP solutions for hard goods, food, and pharmaceutical companies, VAI has helped some of the most recognized companies address key industry requirements and deliver bottom-line results. VAI continues to innovate with new solutions that leverage business intelligence, analytics, mobility, and cloud technology to help customers make more informed business decisions and empower their mobile workforce. For more information, visit https://www.vai.net.