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How to Select the Best Spare Parts Training for You

January 12 Phillip Slater

At SparePartsKnowHow we understand that you have lots of choice on where you get information and training on spare parts inventory management.

You can buy books, attend conferences, use a global training institute, attend in-person training events, or use an online training service. Each option has its strengths and weaknesses.

Seeking information and training on spare parts inventory management is not a trivial exercise. You will spend time and money undertaking the training and you do not want to waste either (even if the company is paying for your training).

At a higher level, it is not unreasonable to say that your choice could make (or break) your career. Choose the right option (for you) and the things you learn could make you a star performer in your company – trusted to make the most appropriate management decisions and get things right. The wrong option leads to poor results and a lack of trust.

 


The Advanced Spare Parts Management Program
literally changed my career path.

Jozef Ferenc
Lear Corporation


 
So, how do you select the best spare parts training for you?
What are the criteria to consider?

Click here to read my top 5.

 


 

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advanced spare parts management courseThe Advanced Spare Parts Management Course covers all the issues faced during the spare parts inventory management lifecycle.

Completing this course equips you with the know-how and skills to effectively manage all aspects of spare parts inventory.

The course specifically focusses on MRO and spare parts that are held in support of equipment operations and maintenance.
 


 
 

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Foundations Playbook

Our Foundation Playbook is designed to answer question relating to the essential knowledge, tools, and techniques for effective spare parts inventory management.

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The Operations Playbook is the decision support resource for people who need to go beyond the basics and perhaps even revolutionize their company’s systems and approach.
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The Practitioner Playbook provides the most complete access to decision support resources, tools, and advanced content.
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Foundations for Teams

Foundatiosn for Teams is a live, online, interactive, team-based delivery of our Foundations Playbook content designed to provide your team with a common understanding of the basics of spare parts inventory management. Read more...

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