Vendor Managed Inventory Companies & Solutions

Keel delivers purpose-built vendor managed inventory software that gives operations teams total visibility, automated replenishment, and real-time stock control—without the rigidity of legacy ERPs. From supplier performance tracking to multi-location inventory synchronization, our platform is configured around your exact workflows so you can scale with confidence and eliminate costly stockouts.

Operations team using a vendor managed inventory dashboard on a monitor showing real-time stock levels

Our Vendor Managed Inventory Services

End-to-end VMI solutions built around your operations—from stock tracking and procurement to fulfilment and warehouse control.

Inventory Management

Real-time inventory tracking across every location, SKU, and bin. Automated reorder points, safety stock calculations, lot tracking, expiry management, and a complete audit trail—built for teams where compliance isn't optional.

Procurement System

Manage suppliers, automate purchase order approvals, and streamline replenishment end-to-end. Track supplier performance, set budget controls, and eliminate manual processes with structured requisition-to-receipt workflows.

Order Management

Control the entire order lifecycle from multi-channel capture to final delivery. Automate inventory allocation, handle splits and backorders, and maintain a complete audit trail—even at high volumes.

Warehouse Management

Configure warehouse workflows that match your exact layout, receiving processes, and picking logic. Built around your floor structure and naming conventions—not a rigid, one-size-fits-all template.

Fulfilment

Pick, pack, and ship with full visibility at every stage. Optimized wave and batch picking, automated carrier selection, barcode verification, and SLA tracking ensure orders go out accurately and on time.

Production Management

Trace every input and output from raw materials to finished goods. Manage production batches, QC checkpoints, and scheduling in a system modelled around your actual manufacturing process and terminology.

Supply chain manager reviewing a vendor managed inventory workflow on a laptop with warehouse shelving in the background

How Our VMI Solution Works: A 5-Step Process

Step 1: Map Your Operations & Inventory Model

We begin by modelling your exact inventory structure—SKUs, locations, suppliers, and workflows. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, Keel is configured around your data model, your terminology, and your process from day one.

Step 2: Connect Your Suppliers & Procurement Flows

Step 3: Activate Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Step 4: Automate Replenishment & Demand Planning

Step 5: Monitor, Iterate & Scale with Confidence

Trusted By Operators

Success Stories

See how fast-moving teams replaced rigid ERPs with Keel's flexible VMI platform and regained control.

"Keel is incredibly powerful. Three days writing code and it all just works from the first attempt! The Schema allows for super easy and intuitive data modelling, particularly around the relationship syntax with all foreign keys sorted. I also just love the DevEx! It's well thought-out and far superior to..."

Jay

"Keel's built-in permission engine is incredibly secure and powerful — No other service does it this well!"

Jay

"Keel is truly one of the most obvious wins I've ever seen in the Ops world"

Usman Mahomed

"Keel is incredibly powerful. Three days writing code and it all just works from the first attempt! The Schema allows for super easy and intuitive data modelling, particularly around the relationship syntax with all foreign keys sorted. I also just love the DevEx! It's well thought-out and far superior to..."

Jay

"Keel's built-in permission engine is incredibly secure and powerful — No other service does it this well!"

Jay

"Keel is truly one of the most obvious wins I've ever seen in the Ops world"

Usman Mahomed

"Keel is incredibly powerful. Three days writing code and it all just works from the first attempt! The Schema allows for super easy and intuitive data modelling, particularly around the relationship syntax with all foreign keys sorted. I also just love the DevEx! It's well thought-out and far superior to..."

Jay

"Keel's built-in permission engine is incredibly secure and powerful — No other service does it this well!"

Jay

"Keel is truly one of the most obvious wins I've ever seen in the Ops world"

Usman Mahomed
The Keel Difference

Why Choose Keel for Vendor Managed Inventory?

Keel was built by operators who experienced first-hand the limitations of legacy systems—here's what makes our VMI platform different.

Total Ownership

You own your data model, your workflows, and your system—no vendor lock-in or opaque black boxes.

Rapid Deployment

Go live with a fully configured VMI system in weeks, not months, with our Build for Me service.

Infinite Flexibility

Every workflow, approval rule, and integration is built around your process—not a generic industry template.

Built-In Compliance

ICO-registered and built with audit trails, permissions, and traceability for regulated operations teams.

The Team Behind Keel

Experienced operators who built the platform they wished existed.

Keel was founded in 2021 by three former executives from Echo—Europe's fastest-growing online pharmacy, later acquired by Pharmacy2U. As CEO, CTO, and CPO at Echo, the founders built custom operations software that shipped 50,000 medicines to 600,000 customers daily, scaling the business to $130 million in annual revenue. They experienced first-hand how legacy software couldn't keep pace with growth in a highly regulated industry, so they built Keel—the flexible operations platform they wished had existed. In 2024, Keel raised $6 million in seed funding from leading European investors Earlybird and LocalGlobe, accelerating the mission to empower operators everywhere with powerful, owned tools that replace rigid ERPs and outgrown spreadsheets.

$6M Seed FundingBacked by Earlybird and LocalGlobe in 2024
$130M Revenue ScaledBuilt operations software at Echo that powered $130M annual revenue
600K+ Customers ServedPlatform roots in shipping 50,000 medicines daily to 600,000+ customers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vendor managed inventory (VMI) and how does it work?

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) is a supply chain model where the supplier—or a dedicated software system—takes responsibility for monitoring and replenishing stock levels on behalf of the buyer. Using real-time inventory data, VMI systems automatically trigger purchase orders when stock falls below defined thresholds, reducing manual effort, preventing stockouts, and improving supply chain efficiency.

How is Keel different from off-the-shelf VMI software?

Can Keel's VMI solution integrate with our existing ERP, e-commerce, or 3PL systems?

How long does it take to go live with Keel's VMI platform?

Does Keel support multi-location inventory management?

How does Keel handle compliance and traceability requirements in regulated industries?

What kind of automated replenishment does Keel support?

Is Keel suitable for small businesses, or is it built for enterprise?

Still Have Questions About VMI?

Talk to our team for a walkthrough of how Keel can be configured for your operations.

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Awards and Recognition

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ICO Registered

Registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office for data protection compliance.

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Earlybird & LocalGlobe Backed

Venture-backed by two of Europe's most respected technology investors.

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Open-Source Platform

Core platform components published openly on GitHub, auditable by any engineering team.

Ready to Take Control of Your Inventory?

Tell us about your operations and we'll show you exactly how Keel can be configured to replace your current VMI processes—no generic demos, no off-the-shelf assumptions.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at You can also send us a quick email at bobbi@keel.xyz