Procurement month continues at SparePartsKnowHow.
Do you wonder why MRO is such a hard category for procurement management?
Do you find that your company constantly goes through cycles of adding and reducing MRO procurement resources?
This is what I call the MRO procurement complexity trap.
Today's Basic Level video explains this trap, how it happens, and what you can do about it (all in less than 2 minutes!).
Another big influence on spare parts management outcomes is management silos. While these may be required for 'span of control' management, they do require special amangement. Today's Basic Level article explains.
Video: The MRO Procurement Complexity Trap
When companies manage indirect and MRO procurement in the same way that they manage direct procurement they run the risk of falling into the MRO procurement complexity trap. This short video from the Something to Think About series explains.
Article: Four Ways That Spare Parts Management Silos Prevent Performance
Does your company operate with clear management silos? Do you understand how this requires special management attention in order be successful? This article explains why this should change.