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Annotation. The essence of Vendor-managed inventory is considered and it is concluded that the concept is a rather promising way to improve the inventory management system of a trading enterprise. As a result of the study, six stages of Vendor-managed inventory implementation were identified. For each stage, the necessary actions and requirements are reflected. The risk assessment of each stage of implementation is carried out and actions that can prevent or reduce the risk are proposed.
Key words. VMI, stock, inventory management.