Subject: Managing the Complexity of Spare Parts Procurement

Managing the Complexity of Spare Parts Procurement
Hi Friend,

Managing the complexity fo spare parts procurement is the task of the latest company to join our Spare Parts Alliance. That company is the V-LINE Group. 

V-LINE is a world leader in the provision of procurement services and solutions that transform the way businesses manage their supply chains. 

We are delighted that V-LINE will bring its broad service portfolio of offerings and services relating to end-to-end maintenance, repair, and operations supply chains to our network. 

You can read our media announcement HERE.

You can read more about V-LINE HERE

Over the past few months I have gotten to know the people at VLINE and welcome them to our spare parts alliance. 

Keep on improving!

Phillip Slater
Founder, SparePartsKnowHow
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A leader in the provision of procurement services. Helping companies manage the complex activities of spare parts procurement and management.

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Author of Spare Parts Inventory Management and Founder of SparePartsKnowHow
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