Tag: inventory optimisation
When Finance and Operations agree on spares
July 28, 2026
MRO spares are often the source of a familiar business tension. Finance wants to reduce unnecessary inventory, free up working capital and avoid dead stock. Operations wants the right spare parts available when critical assets need them. Both are right. The problem is that many spare parts decisions are still made without a shared, factual […]
Why MRO inventory is different from other inventory classes
April 13, 2026
MRO inventory differs from other inventory classes because demand is irregular, the consequences of stockouts are often far greater, criticality matters more than usage velocity, and repairable items and obsolescence add complexity that traditional inventory models do not handle well. Most businesses do not lose uptime because they do not own spare parts. They lose […]
From dead capital to operational certainty: Smarter spare parts management
February 9, 2026
Author: André Jordaan, Partner Consultant, Pragma Most MRO stores aren’t short of parts; they’re short of the right parts—held at the right levels and governed by a clear understanding of consequence. Many stores are packed with inventory while availability remains poor, creating a predictable clash between Finance and Operations over what “optimal” really means. A […]
