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 operational efficiency.

At HUB Industrial Spare Parts Procurement Ecosystem, we’ve worked with dozens of engineering teams and...