Ready to start achieving better spare parts inventory management?
This short guide will help you to get started.
Why Study Spare Parts Management Online?
Online study provides many benefits, the most obvious of these are:
- Cost savings: no travel and accommodation expenses
- Convenience: no extended time from work
- Flexibility: study the content when it suits you
In addition, our instructor-led approach adds:
- Structure: scheduled class/tutorial times adds a layer of discipline to the training
- Engagement: direct instructor contact enables you to clarify issues and ask questions
- Access: content is available beyond the immediate class program
- Networking: interact with, and hear from, your peers during online sessions
- ‘Soak Time’: teaching this content over weeks rather than hours gives time for participants to absorb the content.
And finally, here is why video works for training:
- You can pause and repeat the content
- You can review items that you might be expected to know – without embarrassment
- You can move ahead and work at your own pace
- There is no-one standing over you saying, ‘ do you understand this?’
On all measures this approach is superior to traditional class room training.
How Does Studying Online Work?
Enrolling in a program or course unlocks access to the content for that program or course. You can then study wherever you have access to the Internet. With self-paced programs there are no classes to attend and you can study at your own pace. The only limitation is that there is a set time limit for the completion of each program or course. Instructor-led programs have formal classes and structure but all content is provided online.
Your material and presentation is very clear and easy to understand and I have learned so much. I wasn’t trained to manage an inventory but have grown into this position.
Your material and presentation is very clear and easy to understand and I have learned so much. I wasn’t trained to manage an inventory but have grown into this position.
Denise Garner
Spare Parts Manager Customer Care Group
Haarslev
What is the difference between self-paced, instructor-led, and group programs?
Self-paced training is where we provide all the content, online, in a series of lessons. You access this content at a time and a pace that suits you. The only limitation is that there is a set time limit for the completion of each program or course.
Instructor-led training provides more structure plus direct contact with the course instructor. You get all the benefits of online training but added interaction and the requirement to attend online class sessions. We believe that our instructor-led spare parts management training provides you with the best training experience.
Group training suits organizations that are seeking to achieve significant improvements in their spare parts management through simultaneously training their team members. These could be from different locations, all at the same location, or even operating back-to-back shifts. All of our courses can be provided as group training programs.
What Spare Parts Management Programs and Courses Are Available?
Advanced Spare Parts Management Program
This is our flagship program and contains all key content.
This advanced program equips you with the know-how to be a better manager or supervisor of spare parts inventory. This program covers all of the issues faced during the spare parts inventory life-cycle and will ensure that you develop the skills, know-how, policies, and systems to minimize your spare parts investment while maximizing your spare parts availability. (Self-paced and group).
The Basics of Spare Parts Management
Learn the basics: from the role of spare parts in the organization through to identifying critical spares and determining ROPs and ROQs. (Self-paced and group).
Spare Parts Inventory Reduction
This course will show you a tried, true and trusted technique for reducing your inventory with no negative impact on your operational goals. Yes, really! (Group and instructor-led).
Best Practices in Spare Parts Inventory Management
In one session you will learn the 7 practices that give the best results in spare parts inventory management. (Group only).
Slow and Obsolete Spare Parts Management
Our course on slow and obsolete spare parts (SLOBS) management will show you how to manage, dispose of, and prevent the creation of obsolete spare parts. (Group only).
Storeroom Management
This course is for people whose main focus is storeroom management. The focus is on understanding spare parts inventory management and the most appropriate stock holding level, then the course works through both the physical and procedural aspects of storeroom management. (Group only).
Spare Parts Policy Development
This course teaches you how-to develop spare parts inventory management policies that will ensure correct management and control your inventory decision making. (Group only).
Check out our current list of training options.
How Does the Full Access & Support Membership Work?
This membership differs from our training courses in that it provides you with greater access to our content, our community, and our advisory support service.
This option is specifically designed for people who are seeking additional insight and advisory support, not just training.
Undertaking this option gives you full access to:
- One-to-One Advisory Support – you can ask us for advice and to answer your most pressing questions.
- Our Full Resource Library – 24/7 access to hundreds of articles and videos relating to spare parts management.
- Our Advanced Spare Parts Management Program – this is our flagship training course. To achieve the certificate you will need to pass a series of quizzes, we don’t just give this out for ‘showing up’.
- Priority access to all ‘guest expert’ sessions – this is where we bring in a subject matter expert each month – and we have had some really smart people (that you don’t normally get access to) covering a whole range of topics.
- Online ROP calculator – a quick and easy way to review the validity of day-to-day stock holding decisions.
- Best Practice Gap Analysis Tool – this tool helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your current approach to spare parts inventory management. From this you can work out the best way to deliver high-impact results.
- Policy templates – no need to ‘re-invent the wheel’, just use our templates and then modify them to suit your company.
- Extended access – this membership provides for 12 months access.
I want to compliment Phillip Slater on the professionalism, ease of understanding and practicality of the modules. SparePartsKnowHow.com is of a world class standard and suitable for any industry in the world.
I want to compliment Phillip Slater on the professionalism, ease of understanding and practicality of the modules. SparePartsKnowHow.com is of a world class standard and suitable for any industry in the world.
Ernie Thaver
Supply Demand Manager
Sasol Mining
How Do I Enrol and Pay?
Enrolling is easy!
Visit our Enrolling at SparePartsKnowHow.com is Easy page for information on both enrollment and payment options.
Can We Get a Group Discount
Yes, for self-paced courses, we provide an attractive, exponential, discount structure which enables you to save up to 50% per user.
Read about our group discount structure.
What Support Do I Get?
For all training, throughout your studies, if you have a question about anything in your course, just email us using the Online Coaching feature and you will receive a prompt response.
This support is provided by Phillip Slater, Founder of SparePartsKnowHow.com.
How Do I Qualify for a Certificate?
There is nothing like a certificate to validate your studies and know-how!
To qualify for a certificate you need to complete the quizzes associated with one of our certificate programs or courses. These are clearly labelled on the information page for each course.
Please allow 7 days for certificates to be issued.
The online training program helped our team to better understand the complexities of spare parts management. We recommend [this] for anyone looking to expand their understanding and skills with spare parts management.
The online training program helped our team to better understand the complexities of spare parts management. We recommend [this] for anyone looking to expand their understanding and skills with spare parts management.
Askar Andirov & Sabit Trumov
Spare Parts Superintendents
Karachaganak Petroleum
How Long Do I Have to Complete a Course?
The time allocated to complete our courses is indicated on the information page for each course. See individual pages for details.
Importantly, for self-paced courses you can work through the content at a pace that suits you.
The choice is yours whether you read one article during your lunch break or study a whole module intensively.
What About Continuing Professional Development and CPD Hours Relating to Spare Parts Management?
Many professional organizations require members to log their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and some also count the number of hours spent in CPD. Our courses can contribute to your CPD requirements. Some of the organizations which require this include:
- The Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI)
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
- Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP)
- Asset Management Council (AMC)
Please check with the relevant organization.