iVMI (Intelligent Vendor Managed Inventory) is a smart, cloud-based inventory management solution that uses digital scales and sensors to automate tracking and replenishment. It offers real-time visibility, alerts, and usage analytics to help you avoid stock-outs and reduce manual counting.

iVMI is ideal for: • Distributors offering VMI services • Manufacturers and suppliers managing parts or materials • Fulfillment teams and warehouse managers • Any business that needs to monitor inventory in real time and reduce stockouts

Whether you count your inventory manually or use smart scales or combine both methods (manual and smart scales), you can rely on iVMI to track and manage all your inventory on one portal. This inventory data is sent to our cloud platform, where you can: • View inventory in real time, from anywhere, on any device • Set low-stock alerts • Automate reorders • Analyze usage patterns across locations

Unlike manual systems or barcode-based platforms, iVMI is: ✅ Autonomous – No need to scan or input manually ✅ Real-time – Data updates continuously via the cloud ✅ Versatile – Works for bulk and discrete items ✅ Scalable – Start with a few items, grow as needed ✅ Vendor-ready – Ideal for remote inventory monitoring in VMI programs

No, you can start with manual entries using the iVMI dashboard. Smart scales are optional—but highly recommended for full automation and real-time inventory visibility.

Yes. iVMI is designed with VMI in mind. Vendors can monitor customer stock remotely, send alerts, and manage replenishment schedules without frequent site visits.

Yes. You can set custom thresholds and receive alerts via email or notifications when stock is low, critical, or ready for replenishment.

No technical setup is needed. iVMI is a plug-and-play cloud solution. If needed, we offer support for integrations with ERP or procurement systems.

Log into your secure iVMI dashboard from any browser-enabled device to monitor inventory levels, usage history, trends, and alerts - anytime, anywhere.

Yes. You can add users with different access levels—so team members or clients can view or manage inventory based on their role.

You can start small—no need for a large upfront investment. Contact us for a free demo or pilot setup. We'll help you get the right configuration for your needs.

While the sensors we use have a +/- 0.02% of full scale accuracy, compensated for temperature from -10C to 40C, under most cases you can be confident you'll get 1 piece per 1000 piece accuracy.

We have scales that can measure items that weigh a few ounces to items that weigh tens of pounds. Our digital scales range in capacity from 100 grams to 50 tons!

We have five standard sizes: mini (4" x 6"), small (7" x 9"), medium (9" x 13"), large (15" x 20"), and pallet (44" x 36") at the present time. We can develop custom sizes as needed but costs are lowest for these standard size bins.

Yes. The routers are wireless and use the 802.15.4 industrial strength wireless protocol. You need to supply power to the routers but it can also be daisy chained from router to router.

The Node and Node+ are tiny computers that communicate with all wireless routers at a site and upload data via Ethernet or wifi to the stockvue Cloud. The only difference between the Node and Node+ is that the Node+ has a touch screen monitor and stand built in.

The SC-1200Z wireless routers can handle up to 12 scales per router. Each router provides power and communicates with the scale. If you need 120 scales, you need at least ten routers. But you only need one Node + per site typically. For very large sites, you could use multiple Node + devices depending on your needs.

No. You can reuse your existing storage solutions and place our digital scales wherever you need them.

We warranty the products for up to 1 year for defects in workmanship. If scales are damaged during use due to rough handling or overloading then that is not covered by warranty.

Total cost depends on how many digital scales and their sizes you need and how many sites you have. Plus the software access and support fee. We offer both a purchase or lease option to make it easy for you to buy and use this solution. Contact us for a detailed quote at sales@loadstarsensors.com

Yes. We can provide apis (web service) to request and download data directly into your ERP system. Most customers start off by keeping this data separate from their ERP until they have confidence in the system. Startup cost is also lower as a result. The integrations can be done at a later time once the system has been validated on your site.

Yes. We can work with an existing PC or Mac or Linux machine at your local site however we do not recommend it since these machines constantly need to be updated with patches and virus checker update and are usually tightly controlled by IT Departments. Our dedicated Node or Node+ devices never need to be updated and are difficult to infect with viruses.

The software includes the stockvue Edge (also called Client) software that is running on the Node/Node + devices, as well as the Web Application (Your access portal per site). We do NOT charge on a per user basis. You can share access with your employees, suppliers and distributors or customers.