Vendor Managed Inventory & Supply of General Goods

VIA Rail is seeking a qualified supplier to design, implement, and manage a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program across its Canadian operations, specifically in Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. The objective of this program is to ensure the continuous availability of critical materials and parts, reduce stockouts and emergency purchases, streamline replenishment processes, and improve overall total cost of ownership (TCO).

Contract Scope

The scope of this contract is divided into the following components:

1. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

• Management of agreed inventory items at designated VIA Rail locations
• Inventory ownership, monitoring, replenishment, and reporting in accordance with service levels

2. Stockable Items Delivered to designated Stores

• Supply of stockable items delivered directly to VIA Rail stores across Canada; Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

3. Non‑Stockable Items Delivered to other VIA Rail Locations

• Supply of non- stockable items delivered directly to any VIA Rail stations, sites and administrative locations across Canada

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