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Spare Parts: Do You Want a Better Number?

April 28 Phillip Slater

The management of spare parts inventory involves a lot of numbers. Stock ID numbers. Location numbers. Purchase order numbers. To name a few. The numbers that seem to get the most attention however are the dollar value numbers. How much is on hand and how much is used. These numbers form the basis for most […]

Inventory Optimization

Is Now the Time for Spare Parts Management Online Training?

March 16 Phillip Slater

Subject Area: Spare Parts Management Online Training Have you been frustrated at the lack of easy to access options relating to spare parts management training? Would you benefit from training where you don’t need to travel and could start at any time?           One Thing That You Might Consider is Spare […]

Online Training

Transparent Collaboration: The Future of MRO Procurement

February 3 Phillip Slater

An Interview on MRO Procurement with Mr. Detlef Daues, Founder of the V-LINE Group For the past few decades, the role of procurement has continuously evolved. Someone who has been at the forefront of these changes is Detlef Daues, Founder of the V-LINE Group. I met with Mr Daues at their 30/40 Anniversary event in […]

Procurement

Is PCB Holding Back Your Spare Parts Management Progress?

January 28 Phillip Slater

Subject Area: Spare Parts Management Progress What is holding back your spare parts management progress? It could be PCB. This article explains what that is and what you can do about it. Why is it that good companies continue to do bad things with regards to spare parts management? I don’t mean bad as in […]

Continuous Improvement

Spare Parts Management Education: Are You a Goldfish?

December 16 Phillip Slater

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 […]

Online Training

Questioning the Purpose of Holding Spare Parts Inventory

December 2 Phillip Slater

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 more of our content, join using the button below. If you are already […]

Inventory Management

Management of Spare Parts: Are you Using the Right Set of Rules?

November 25 Phillip Slater

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 […]

Inventory Management

The Spare Parts Management Planning Horizon

November 18 Phillip Slater

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 […]

Inventory Management

Identifying Critical Spare Parts

October 28 Phillip Slater

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. […]

Criticality Assessment

Materials Master Data Maturity in the Era of Industry 4.0

October 22 Phillip Slater

This content has been removed   However, you might be interested in this article, Management of Spare Parts: Are You Playing by the Right Rules.  

Data Management

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