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Tag: MRO inventory

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 […]

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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 […]

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