Unplanned outages are one of the most expensive and disruptive problems in asset-intensive industries. Every hour of downtime can mean lost production, idle labor, and broken customer commitments. Yet, many organizations still rely on reactive stocking methods that can’t predict…
MRO procurement used to be about buying parts quickly and cheaply. Today, it’s a strategic discipline that determines whether plants stay productive, capital stays efficient, and reliability targets are met. In complex manufacturing environments, MRO procurement strategy is what connects…
Every supply chain leader is under pressure to reduce inventory costs, improve working capital, and free up cash. At the same time, operations and maintenance teams are under a very different pressure: protect uptime at all costs. Most organizations treat…
Most manufacturers and asset heavy enterprises know their indirect and tail spend is inefficient, fragmented, and far less controlled than their direct categories. What is not always clear is how much this part of the business costs or how much…
Inventory optimization has become a priority for every asset intensive organization trying to cut working capital, improve reliability, and reduce supply chain risk. But the market for software has grown crowded, and many tools promise similar outcomes without delivering meaningful…
Finding duplicate MRO materials is only the first step. Detecting them gives you visibility, but it does not reduce inventory, remove risk, or free up working capital on its own. The real value comes from what you do next. This…
Two identical bearings. Two different SKUs. One sits untouched for years. The other stockout shuts down a critical line. This is the quiet chaos inside most MRO environments. This guide breaks down what AI powered MRO optimization actually means, how…
In just-in-time (JIT) automotive manufacturing, even a single missing part can trigger production chaos. One overlooked bearing or sensor can halt an entire assembly line – costing millions in lost output, overtime, and emergency sourcing. The problem? Traditional MRO procurement…
In the oil & gas industry, downtime isn’t just costly – it’s catastrophic. A single day offline can cost hundreds of thousands in lost production, labor inefficiency, and missed delivery targets. Yet many organizations still overstock critical spare parts “just…
Manufacturers with sprawling operations are quietly losing millions in MRO inventory waste. Here’s why: each site hoards spare parts in isolation, driven by fear of downtime and the lack of visibility into what other plants have. What results is bloated…
