Vendor Management Solutions (VMS)
A workforce management solution for organisations utilising recruitment agencies for temporary or permanent staffing.
Enhanced fulfilment rates and improved quality
We help organisations get a lot more from their recruitment agencies by transforming the relationships from simple ad hoc providers to valuable assets.
Axis VMS is an organisation-wide infrastructure designed to bring control and quality to your supply chain by better managing supplier relationships, standardising processes, providing visibility and ensuring accountability.
Neutral vendor, tiered provider or a hybrid model
Axis VMS can be configured in a number of ways to fit specific organisational needs and preferences.
And because Axis VMS is fully integrated into the Axis Plus infrastructure, it connects seamlessly with all our products and services, creating an end-to-end workforce management solution.
Cost and efficiency savings
Standardising agency charges drives down costs and provides cost-certainty.
Utilising the Axis VMS infrastructure also brings huge administrative efficiencies throughout the organisation. Key efficiencies are derived from system automations, a single point of entry, real-time visibility, accurate data and auditable time and attendance reports, all on one simple to use platform.
Integrated solutions across the product range
Axis VMS infrastructure seamlessly integrates with all Axis Plus products generating further cost savings and efficiencies.
The modular and integrated structure of Axis Plus connects your employee schedules directly with your relief team and agencies. Where staff are absent, vacant shifts are sequentially cascaded down in a tiered and preferred approach, thus utilising your cost saving relief team ahead of recruitment agencies.
Explore our solutions with a free consultation
Step 1 - Getting to know you
We start by getting to know you and by providing a full system demonstration.
Step 2 - Setting objectives and outcomes
We work collaboratively to set clear objectives, define contract terms and develop an implementation plan.
Step 3 - Implementation and support
After careful planning, we work together to roll out the agreed plan and provide ongoing support.
Axis Vendor Management Solution
What are the main benefits of the Axis VMS?
+ -There are a lot of reasons why organisations choose Axis VMS, however the main reason is to have one centralised point of contact for all agency supply. In addition to cost savings and quality control, working with a partner they trust is the primary feedback we receive.
What is the software and it's key features?
+ -The Axis Plus workforce management platform is our next generation propriety software designed to support the end to end workflow processes, including: user onboarding, employee scheduling, relief team and recruitment agency integrations, shift management, digital timesheets and self-bill consolidated invoicing.
Does Axis VMS operate nation-wide?
+ -Yes, there are no geographical restrictions to using Axis Plus VMS.
Can organisations continue to use their current recruitment agencies?
+ -Absolutely. The majority of agencies we onboard onto Axis VMS platform are incumbent agencies. Where possible, we aim to have a seamless onboarding process so there's no disruption to supply.
What is the onboarding process and how long does it take to set up an Axis VMS agreement?
+ -It is not unusual for the onboarding process to take around three months. To ensure a seamless transition, we work with clients to set clear objectives and achievable timelines and ensure all stakeholders are fully aware of the process.
What's the importance of standardised pay and charges?
+ -The standardisation of agency worker pay and agency charges is fundamental to a number of important aspects of any VMS. Where agencies pay their workers more than an organisation's permanent staff, it creates barriers to agency workers transferring into permanent positions and destabilises their workforce. Without standardised agency terms and charges, organisations are unable to budget properly and put themselves at risk of uncontrolled costs.
What's the benefit of consolidated invoicing?
+ -Some organisations may use a high number of recruitment agencies, which can cause chaos for finance departments. By providing one consolidated invoice with a comprehensive data file, charges can be more accessible and easier to audit.