Subject: Friend SPKH: News and Resource Updates

News and Resource Updates
Issue # 155

Hi Friend
This month we have an great offer for members to attend the MAPS conference PLUS a new white paper titled Managing Spare Parts Obsolescence.

Details below.

Keep on improving,
Phillip Slater
Founder, SparePartsKnowHow.com
MAPS Conference Offer Exclusive to Members Only

How would you like to spend 2-days with the world’s leading experts on spare parts management – for just $300?

Now you can.
You may know that I am speaking at the MAPS conference in early November.

As part of that I have done a deal with the MAPS team to give members at SparePartsKnowHow.com at 50% discount on a two-day ticket.

If you want to attend the conference this will save you $295!

The discount is valid for the conference only, not the boot camp or special events but, still, two days of high quality content for $300 is quite a deal.

If you would like to take up this offer, just email me at pslater@initiateaction.com and I will send you the special discount code.

Just another great reason to be a member at SparePartsKnowHow.com. 
New White Paper on Obsolescence, End-of-Life Management and Determining Your Last-Time-Buy 

In keeping with my commitment to produce quality, long-form content that provides practical advice and guidance I have just posted a new white paper titled Managing Spare Parts Obsolescence.

This white paper reviews the issues involved in managing spare parts obsolescence, describes the development of an End-Of-Life plan and provides instruction on determining your Last-Time-Buy quantity.

By understanding these issues and processes you will put yourself and your company in a better position to manage obsolescence and reduce the likelihood of either being caught-short or having excessive write offs.

Members can access the paper via the Inventory Management page at SparePartsKnowHow.com and scrolling down to the white papers section.

Updates From the Blog - Currently on Open Access


This two-Minute tutorial warns of a potential pitfall with the use of ERP software to determine the spare parts ReOrder Point (ROP). Without proper knowledge of spare parts inventory management it is possible that your ERP is driving you to overstock your spare parts inventory.

What would you say if you found out that your company software systematically encouraged you to overstock your spare parts inventory? Crazy idea right? After all isn’t the software supposed to help you to get it right?

This is a podcast where I was interviewed by Steve Landis about the approaches that companies can adopt to make greater use of the opportunities now available for digital learning and so accelerate the training of their team.

Article: The Acquisition Trap
The Acquisition Trap occurs when companies purchase (or acquire) a solution or tool and don't learn how to integrate that tool into the context of their systems and culture. The result is little or no measurable progress.
The SPKH Solutions Network

Our Solutions Network is an extended network of trusted providers of tools and services all supporting some aspect of spare parts management. 

If you are looking for any type of service relating to spare parts management contacting me directly and I will direct you to the people that I know and trust. Here are just some of our current Solutions Network providers.

Data Management and Cleansing
sparesFinder: helps companies solve materials data challenges and provides the tools needed to deliver significant savings beyond data cleaning.

Conferences and Related Training
MAPS Conference: the most comprehensive event for spare parts and MRO professionals in the USA.

Spare Parts Management Consulting and Training
Initiate Action: provides consulting and training services specifically targeting spare parts management.

Companies must qualify to be part of our Solutions Network.
To see if you qualify please contact me by return email.
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