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Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology
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Product Description No previous works have focused on the topic of inventory reduction and optimization to the extent that this one does. Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology by Philip Slater covers the entire spare part life cycle, from initial purchase to final disposal, and addresses issues throughout, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The author, Phillip Slater, was described in a recent podcast as "truly one of the leaders in the MRO information segment." Review “ Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology® combines content you might find in several different texts into a well-organized and easy to use reference. This is a fantastic guide for anyone interested in having a successful spare parts inventory management system.” Right from the beginning, I knew this would be a good read. Every aspect of spare parts management, cradle-to-grave is addressed. Innovative concepts, such as inventory “prevention” and “timing,” are introduced, and matrices translate complex concepts into easily understood visual references. To clear the path for success, the author starts the journey by identifying potential landmines that can sink a spare parts inventory management system at its onset. I found the section, “Five common supply chain techniques that you should not use for spare parts management” particularly insightful. A useful discussion addresses perceptions of the financial impact of spare parts. It explores the delicate balance of the key players and their own “silo” perspectives and agendas, and helps the reader understand the ever-ongoing battle between the thought that spare parts “cost money” and the idea that downtime is a deadly cost that must be avoided. Examples and simple calculations provide some great guidelines for decision making. As a bonus, the difference between policies and procedures, as well as valuable and specific guidelines for writing both, are included. This easy to read guide to understanding the human factors (trust) offers no-nonsense techniques for applying data-based decision making in the establishment of a robust spare parts inventory management system. It combines content you might find in several different texts into a well-organized and easy to use reference that deals with everything from clean sheet design of a system to best practices and continual improvement for mature systems. Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology® is a fantastic guide for anyone interested in having a successful spare parts inventory management system. Marnie Schmidt, Author of Tribal Knowledge: The Practical Use of ISO, Lean and Six Sigma Together. www.marnieschmidt.com “It’s like Phillip is coaching you one-on-one. He addresses the full life cycle of spares, clearly shows the unique nature of spare parts management, and provides practical guidance on critical policies and best practices. Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology® belongs on the shelf of every spare parts organization. I definitely would recommend it to my clients and students.” Phillip Slater’s latest book continues his unique and engaging writing style. He draws on his decades of experience in spare parts management and delivers a book that is pleasantly conversational, as if I am sitting across the table from him, and he is coaching me one-on-one. This book is also unique as it addresses the full life cycle of spares, from initial requirements forecasting through to use and final disposal. The author clearly shows the unique nature of spare parts management versus other types of inventory — distinctions that require different considerations in planning and control. In easy to understand terms, he dispels the myths associated with spares and provides practical guidance on critical spare parts policies and best practices that favorably impact the bottom line.
