The global food supply chain has faced constant challenges over the past several decades, and in particular since 2020. As businesses find their footing in a post-pandemic world, new economic and geopolitical challenges are waiting on the horizon. In this…
MRO teams make thousands of inventory decisions with incomplete information – lead times, criticality, duplication, and demand signals are rarely in one place. Decision support systems close that gap by turning data into consistent recommendations. This article explains how decision…
As seen in Forbes. Unlocking Supply Chain Efficiency: How Technology and Finance Innovators Are Redefining Inventory Management In today’s manufacturing and supply chain environment, a staggering amount of capital is tied up in inventory and procurement, with trillions of dollars…
As seen in Forbes. I want to share some fascinating insights about materials management and the evolving practice of MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations). Through an industry survey taken in conjunction with WBR Insights and ProcureCon MRO, I have continued…
MRO Sourcing Strategies: *8 Tactics That Actually Reduce Cost and Supply Risk* Key Takeaways Dimension Direct sourcing MRO sourcing Buying trigger Production schedule Equipment failure or PM schedule Supplier base Few strategic suppliers Long tail of distributors and OEMs Price…
The next decade of manufacturing competitiveness will be won by organizations that treat MRO not as a cost center, but as a strategic advantage. As supply chains become more connected, digital, and complex, the old model of manual planning, local…
*MRO Inventory Best Practices* That Cut Carrying Cost A bearing that fails twice in five years has no demand history, so every site-level formula says stock zero. This article shows how multi-site manufacturers build an MRO inventory strategy that pools…
