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The Big Lie of Spare Parts Obsolescence

May 9 spkhadmin

spare parts obsolescence

One of the peculiarities of spare parts inventory management is that, generally, the supply chain is established to operate only one way.     What if you had a storeroom full of parts that you didn’t need but also had no way of managing them? No process for identification and

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7 Things That Every Senior Manager and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management – Part 7

March 22 spkhadmin

Spare Parts Management Silos

The information and know-how required to effectively manage a company’s spare parts operations does not reside in just one function 7. Transforming Your Spare Parts Operations Requires C-Level Engagement, Not Just Support   If you have read the preceding six parts to this series the reason why transformation requires C-level

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7 Things That Every Senior Manager and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management – Part 6

February 14 spkhadmin

Subject Area: Working Capital Management It is easier for individuals to spend money on more inventory than it is to change processes, examine purchases, or better define maintenance needs   6. How 36% of Working Capital Spent on Spare Parts is Wasted The Paradox of Spare Parts and Working Capital

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The Key Elements of a Spare Parts Management System

January 23 spkhadmin

Do you know what constitutes a spare parts management system? Do you know the consequences for not knowing this? This article explains: A Video Explaining the Key Elements of a Spare Parts Inventory Management System Just What is a Spare Parts Inventory Management System? Definition of a Spare Parts Inventory

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7 Things That Every Senior Manger and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management – Part 5

January 18 spkhadmin

Subject Area: Spare Parts Inventory Control It is pretty clear that a company that wants to maximise cash flow, maintain a strong balance sheet, meet customer expectations, reduce operational costs, and maximize profits, had better pay attention to its spare parts inventory management!   For access to this post, and

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Spare Parts Management Certificate Testimonial

January 11 spkhadmin

The Best Resources I Have Every Studied My career has been spent in Spare Parts, Materials and Warehousing in support of operations and maintenance (O&M).  Until now, my knowledge, skill and ability has been largely learnt on the job as well as working alongside some very experienced maintenance people and

Filed Under: Best Practice, Continuous Improvement, Implementation, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Metrics and Reporting, Policies and Procedures, Storeroom Management

7 Things That Every Senior Manger and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management – Part 4

December 14 spkhadmin

Subject Area: Spare Parts Management Support Companies that fail to provide the resources and C-suite support necessary to ensure the effective management of spare parts… will fail to deliver the full measure of shareholder value   For access to this post, and all of our content, join using the button

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7 Things That Every Senior Manager and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management – Part 3

December 13 spkhadmin

Subject Area: Excess Parts Inventory All problems end up in inventory Continuing this series on 7 Things That Every Senior Manager and CFO Should Know About Spare Parts Management this post addresses Part 3: Excess Inventory is a Symptom of Other Problems. For access to this post, and all of

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Spare Parts Management: 7 Things That Every Senior Manager and CFO Should Know – Part 1

December 13 spkhadmin

For most asset-intensive companies, spare parts are like the air that we breathe. Not thought about at all when in ample supply but the number one focus for survival when not available. For access to this post, and all of our content, join using the button below. If you are

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Spare Parts Inventory Management – Part 4

November 15 spkhadmin

Subject Area: Spare Parts Inventory Management – Part 4 The book Spare Parts Inventory Management addresses the entire life cycle of spare parts inventory management – from establishing the system of management through to deciding what to stock, the operations phase, and ultimately obsolescence and disposal. In this short video

Filed Under: Ask Phill, Best Practice, Continuous Improvement, Implementation, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Metrics and Reporting, Policies and Procedures, Storeroom Management

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