Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case: Which Spare Parts Strategy Fits Your Pl...

Introduction

Every maintenance manager faces a balancing act: order too many spare parts and risk tying up capital, or keep too few and risk a shutdown when something fails. These two extremes are embodied by two popular inventory philosophies: Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Case (JIC).
So, which strategy...

From Chaos to Control: Building a Structured Spare Parts Procurement P...

Introduction

Does your team still rely on WhatsApp messages, last-minute calls, or Excel sheets to manage spare parts purchases? If so, you’re not alone — but you’re also at risk of stockouts, overstocking, inflated costs, and production delays.
It’s time to move from chaos to control with a structured spare par...

The Top 5 Mistakes in Spare Parts Procurement and How to Avoid Them

Introduction

In the industrial world, spare parts procurement is often treated as a reactive process — leading to inflated costs, critical downtime, and misaligned inventory. Whether you’re managing a factory, overseeing a maintenance team, or handling purchasing, avoiding common procurement pitfalls is essential for oper...