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Phillip Slater's

Inventory Revolution

Materials and Spare Parts Inventory Management & Optimization

Since 2001 Phillip has advised:

  • 315 companies

  • with +1,000 storerooms

  • holding $3.6bn of inventory

USA and Canada Call 800-581-7678

Australia and Other Countries Call +61 3 9331 3181

Inventory Management & Optimization Resources

 

See also SparePartsKnowHow.com

our online resource center

 

One of the key requirements for success in materials and spare parts inventory management is access to the right combination of tools, techniques and resources. With the right combination you can achieve all your materials and spare parts management goals.

 

Some service firms provide just a narrow offering and act as if this will solve all your problems - of course you know that it won't!  This page provides information on the range of inventory management tools, techniques and resources that Phillip Slater has developed and collated to assist clients improve their materials and spare parts inventory management performance. Read testimonials

 

Inventory Management Tools, Techniques & Resources

 

 

Tools

 

Each of our tools is aimed at solving a specific problem and has been developed in response to specific client demand. Our 'tool kit' includes:

  • Inventory Reduction Software: Provides you with the means to track all your inventory reduction actions, measure your results, and deliver a transparent audit trail of activity. Inventory Reduction Software Link

  • Policy and Procedures Database: Over the years we have developed an extensive data base of materials and inventory management policies and procedures.  Inventory Policy and Procedures Link

  • Stock Level Calculation Tool: Helps you make better and more appropriate inventory stocking decisions. This tool is designed for use when there is little or no data on parts usage.

  • Storage Guidelines: Provides guidance on the right way to preserve and maintain materials and spares to ensure they are fit for use, when required.

  • X-Ray Audit Tool: This comprehensive inventory management audit tool examines 52 attributes of your performance in 8 different areas of materials management, builds an objective profile of your materials management performance, and provides a comprehensive report on what you need to do next. X-Ray Tool Link

  • Materials and Spare Parts Management Report: Uses online tools to provide a quick and easy way to get a handle on the issues that you need to address. MSPM Link

  • See also www.SparePartsKnowHow.com

 

 

Consulting Services

 

No matter what aspect of materials and spare parts inventory management concerns you we have we provide an approach that can be tailored to your situation:

  • Snapshot Review: A diagnostic review of your inventory management capability, accountability and systems as they stand today. A Snapshot Review will also identify where and how you need to improve in order to achieve your goals.

  • Inventory Reduction Consulting: This service assists you to implement the Inventory Process Optimization™ Method in your organization.

  • Policy and Procedure Development: Assists and guides your team in the development of the new policies, procedures, measures and reporting necessary to achieve your goals.

  • Boot Camp: Gets your team into shape to undertake a comprehensive inventory reduction program.

  • Storeroom and Warehouse Strategy: Organizations that have more than one location for parts and materials storage  need to make strategic decisions about managing their network.

  • Implementation Coaching and Guidance: Avoiding this requires that a plan of ‘maintenance’ is put into place so that the changes in thinking and doing that you are trying to implement are not lost and eventually become part of the company culture. 

 Go to Consulting Services page

 

     

 

Techniques

 

Inventory Process Optimization Method

 

The Inventory Process Optimization™ Method is a unique approach to materials and spare parts management that combines knowledge of parts usage, procurement, supply chain, and storeroom management issues with a review of behaviors and the management processes that drive them. 

 

The method has been specifically developed for application with MRO, engineering spares, and other indirect inventory and materials management.

 

 

 

Training

 

Making a difference in any activity usually starts with training, otherwise how does your team learn about new ways of doing things? Whether you need instructor-led training or inspiration from a corporate presentation we provide access to techniques and approaches that are proven and deliver results.

  • Instructor Led Inventory Training

  • Public Workshops

  • In House Training

  • Corporate speaking and presentations

  • On-line training via www.SparePartsKnowHow.com

Go to training page

     

Other Related Links

 

Smart Inventory Solutions

Improving the Management of Engineering Materials and Spare Parts

 

10 Steps for Lower Costs

A New Strategy for Continuous Improvement

10 Steps to Lower Costs & Operational Excellence

 

The Optimization Trap

Avoiding the Pitfalls that Limit Operational Performance

 

ICR Software

A specialized tool that will help you to get more from your inventory reduction program.

 
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