Case Study: Winsupply Inc. achieves optimized inventory turns and outstanding fill rates with TrueCommerce Datalliance VMI

Winsupply Powers Its Unique Business Model with TrueCommerce Datalliance VMI

Winsupply, a leading supplier with nearly 600 wholesaling locations, needed a way to power its unique, distributed business model that delivers superior inventory management across diverse construction and industrial market segments. To support Shared Purchasing Solutions (SPS) and a road‑warrior workforce, Winsupply turned to TrueCommerce Datalliance’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and forecasting solution to centralize ordering and inventory optimization without adding internal IT burden.

TrueCommerce Datalliance implemented a managed‑services VMI platform that pulls POs from local ERPs, enables “reverse VMI” ordering, and is highly configurable for HVAC, electrical and other distinct segments. The solution supports more than 60 local supply houses (with $2M–$15M in sales per location), improves inventory turns, maintains outstanding fill rates, reduces transaction costs, speeds onboarding, and delivered reliable data transmission (only one notable issue in three years), while providing top‑level data security and exceptional support.

Winsupply Inc.

Jonathan Patton

Area Purchasing Manager