Subject Area: Spare Parts Management Education How would you know if your spare parts management system was sub-optimal? If your ERP system is fit for purpose, why do you still not get the results you want? This article explains why sub-optimal spare parts management systems are most likely a failure of education and training. For […]
Questioning the Purpose of Holding Spare Parts Inventory
What is the purpose of holding spare parts inventory? Do you question the purpose of holding parts BEFORE they are purchased? This article explains four likely responses to the question: for what purpose? For access to this post, and all of our content, join using the button below. If you are already […]
Management of Spare Parts: Are you Using the Right Set of Rules?
Do you really understand the ‘rules’ of spare parts inventory management? Does it matter if you do or don’t? This article explains why it does. The management of spare parts is no different to any other management activity: to be successful it is important that you understand the ‘rules’ that govern success. By […]
The Spare Parts Management Planning Horizon
The spare parts management planning horizon is the time between when you know that you’re going to need the part and when you can get the part available for use. In this short video Phillip Slater explains. The Spare Parts Management Planning Horizon Video Transcript Hi, my name is Phillip Slater and for the next […]
Identifying Critical Spare Parts
Identifying Critical Spare Parts: One of the key causes of incorrect critical spare parts assessment is the assumption that just because a part is critical for the equipment that it is also to be classified as a critical spare part for the storeroom. In this short video Phillip Slater explains why this is a problem. […]
Materials Master Data Maturity in the Era of Industry 4.0
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Storeroom Management: The 3 As For Effective Management
Storeroom management is one of the key functions associated with spare parts inventory. To be effective you need to pay attention to the 3 As of storeroom management. This short video discusses each of those in turn. Storeroom Management: The 3 As For Effective Management Video Transcript Hi, my name is Phillip Slater. For […]
Adopting a Zero Inventory Mindset
Are you concerned with how much inventory you have in stock? Do you know what is meant by a ‘Zero Inventory Mindset? This article explains three questions to ask and how to apply the Zero Inventory mindset to your inventory. We Don’t Live in an Idealized World In an idealized world there would be instant […]
Last Time Buy and Spare Parts Management (Video)
With all spare parts, at some point, you will have to make a decision about your last time buy. This need comes about in several different ways but the decision is still the same: What will be the final quantity of that part that you are going to purchase? Phillip Slater explains in this short […]
The Problem with Spare Parts Inventory Optimization
Do you know what the problem is with spare parts inventory optimization? Yes, spare parts inventory optimization is terrific. It helps companies adjust their stock holding levels, reduce their working capital and reduce their procurement costs. However, there is a problem – as Phillip Slater explains in this short video. The Problem with Spare […]