Founded in 1991, IVM remains true to its original mission: developing high-level technologies and systems that maximize revenue and manage distribution through total control.
1993 Develops Supply Vending Concept
Standard vending machines were modified to distribute supplies to the employees of our clients. These first machines used specialized card readers that collected information. The only way obtained data could be accessed was by swapping out an installed reader and shipping it to IVM for download.
2000 Adapts Server-based Network & Implementing Proprietary Databases & Applications
The move from an AS 400 computer system to a server network paves the way for continued IVM advancements in information management technologies.
IVM develops and implements proprietary internal databases and applications to more effectively and efficiently track all pertinent information in our clients’ traditional and supply vending programs.
2003 Achieves Rapid Telephonic Download Capability & Launched Supply Vending Online Reporting System
IVM replaces the swap-out method of downloading information from supply vending equipment with a telephonic download capability, allowing rapid downloads of data from remote connections.
IVM implements the first online reporting system for our supply vending clients.
2005 Debuts First “Real-time Technology” System
New Ethernet connectivity allows our clients to “see” the distribution of their supplies as transactions occur.
2006 Develops Innovative Two-way Locker System
This new system not only distributes and tracks products but allows for items to be returned. This new system allows our clients to now control those items that are re-useable versus just tracking consumables.
2008 Establishes 24/7/365 Redundant Server Security & Employed Network-free Cellular Transmission
The creation of a redundant server farm safeguards the needs of our clients in case of catastrophic loss of our primary facilities. This server farm is located more than 20 miles from our headquarters and is manned 24/7/360 by fully trained technicians. IVM develops the ability to communicate via cellular connections, eliminating the need to communicate through client networks. Support from our clients’ Information Technology departments is all but eliminated, as we no longer require an open port on their network firewalls for our equipment to communicate.
2010 Achieves Complete Tool Crib/Supply Distribution
2010 IVM develops a system that allows a client to control not only items that fit into vending machines and lockers, but also any other item that the client may be distributing through their tool cribs or supply rooms. All of our distribution systems feed in to the same reporting system thereby allowing the clients access to one reporting system to control all items.
2011 IVM Develops Specialized Equipment Designed to Distribute IT Supplies
2011 IVM develops specialized equipment designed to distribute IT supplies to some of the largest and most renowned technology companies in the world.
Today, IVM effectively manages the traditional vending programs for hundreds of clients across thousands of locations in the US, Canada, Mexico and England. Our capabilities are best evidenced by our clients’ success. We have increased revenues to our clients by millions of dollars through improved monitoring and tracking of their vending programs. In other words, our clients are richer because of our services.
How do we do it? By increasing revenues, decreasing supply costs, controlling product usage and mitigating legal exposure. Our core mission lies well beyond the box.
We deliver proprietary, advanced technologies that yield higher efficiency and profits.
Our clients represent all business verticals and industries: education, retail, transportation, health, manufacturing, and hospitality.
In addition to worldwide vending management and revenue enhancement services our automated supply distribution services are growing exponentially. This division allows business and manufacture to provide their employees with supplies, free of charge, while maintaining cost and usage controls on those products. Automated supplies range from safety glasses to drill bits to office supplies. Our specialized distribution equipment remotely tracks disbursement, allowing our clients to control usage abuses and cut supply costs. These operations are spread throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and England.
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