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Spare Parts Management Guides

September 30 Phillip Slater

This page provides links to exclusive spare parts management guides only available at SparePartsKnowHow.com.
 


40 Key Lessons for Spare Parts Inventory Management and Optimization

 
This guide, titled 40 Key Lessons for Spare Parts Inventory Management and Optimization, will:

  • introduce you to the concept of Sparesology®
  • explain the life cycle of spare parts management
  • provide you with 40 key lessons for spare parts inventory management and optimization.

This guide is complimentary for everyone.

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The What, Why, and How of Industrial Vending Machines

 
Have you considered using vending machines at your facility?

Are you interested in the promise of increased accuracy and zero stock outs?

If so, then you must read this report before you make your next move, or even call a vendor!

This guide is complimentary for Practitioner Playbook.

For non members this guide is available for purchase.

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Spare Parts Management Guide: Inventory Optimization Software Selection

 
spare parts management guidesOur guide titled, How to Select the Right Spare Parts Inventory Optimization Software for Your Company, will help you identify the right software for your spare parts inventory optimization.

This guide details:

  • Three steps to select the right software, and
  • Six traps to avoid.

Plus, it includes an ‘Optimization Software Target Map‘ to help you visualize the suitability of your options.

This guide is complimentary for Practitioner Playbook.

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Spare Parts Management Guide: Procurement Outsourcing for MRO and Indirect Materials

 
spare parts management guidesThis white paper explores the issues with MRO and indirect materials procurement.

The key issues discussed include:

  • The differences between indirect and direct procurement
  • The unique management cost profile of each procurement type
  • The MRO procurement complexity trap
  • The pros and cons of procurement outsourcing
  • The results of an outsourcing success story

This guide is complimentary for Practitioner Playbook.

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Posted by: Phillip Slater
 

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