--- title: Conexis VMS | Blog | Wayne Burgess (5) description: Wayne Burgess is the Co-Founder of Conexis VMS, a technology company focused on helping organizations get control of their Contingent Workforce. 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[Take an Online 2 Min Tour](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) - CONTACT - - [Contact Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/contact) - [Book a Consultation](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-consultation) - [Book a Demo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [Partner with Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/partner-with-conexis-vms) - [BOOK A DEMO](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) 30 April 2026 # How a VMS helps Manufacturers Reduce Contingent Workforce Costs [Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/manufacturing-reduce-contingent-workforce-costs) ### Filter by topic All Contingent Workforce Management What is a VMS | Benefits Trends | Insights Talent Acquisition How to Choose the Best VMS VMS for Staffing Agencies Manufacturing | Warehouse Cost | ROI MSP Why Choose Conexis VMS Getting Started with Your 1st VMS Integration | Open API Mid-Market Contingent Workforce Compliance | Risk White Label VMS Procurement User Adoption | NPS VMS Implementation Modern vs Legacy VMS Consulting Firms | IT Direct Sourcing Healthcare Featured Blogs VMS Data | Analytics Switching Your VMS Education Staffing Government Increased Visibility | Control Operational Efficiency Workforce Hiring ## [7 Features to Look for When Choosing the Best VMS for Manufacturing](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/best-vms-for-manufacturing) If you’re trying to choose the best Vendor Management System (VMS) for manufacturing, you’ve likely run into a frustrating reality: Most systems weren’t built for how manufacturing ... 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Real-time workforce data helps HR respond faster, reduce costs, and improve performance. See how ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/workforce-visibility-manufacturing) 24 March 2026 ## [The 4 Types of Vendor Management Systems: Choosing the Right Solution](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/types-of-vendor-management-systems-choosing-the-right-solution) Vendor Management Software is crucial for organizations to strategically and efficiently manage staffing agencies and contingent workforce. With many systems available, how do you ... 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