October is procurement month at SparePartsKnowHow.
The influence of procurement in spare parts management is, in my opinion, poorly understood.
The procurement role is often seen to be purely transactional. There is a perspective that they don't make decisions, they just buy stuff!
But procurement decisions do matter and can have a major influence on results. This is why the procurement team should be included in the planning process.
This month I will present articles and videos to help explain the role of procurement in the spare parts management process.
Video 1: The True Cost of Managing Indirect Procurement
Do you know the true cost of managing indirect procurement vs. the cost of managing direct materials procurement? In this short video from the Something to Think About series, i explain the true cost of managing indirect procurement.
Article 1: Why Isn’t Procurement Treated as a Partner in Spare Parts Management?
When it comes to the management of spare parts used for maintenance and operations support, the procurement team is often treated as an outsider, a service provider, rather than a partner in ensuring that the objective of maintaining operational capacity is achieved. This article explains why this should change.
