Storeroom Organization and Spares Management

15-35% of machine down time is often due to lack of necessary parts and materials to perform repairs correctly the first time.

Results of Ineffective Stores Programs

• Increased downtime
• Throughput reduction
• Increased unit cost
• Availability reduction
• Poor quality of repair
• OEE decrease
• Increased maintenance cost
• Decrease in craft productivity

The list goes on. Negative impacts will occur with an ineffective or inaccurate stores and procurement programs, and many questions will arise.

• How much are we paying out for expedited shipping services?
• How many stockouts have occurred last year?
• What is our inventory turn rate?
• How do we initiate an effective Vendor Stocking Program?

The professionals at TAG can answer these and other questions with regard to spares and storeroom organization. We’re ready to listen to your questions and help you understand the steps that need to be taken to increase the effectiveness of your maintenance program. TAG’s experienced team can assist you with:

• Establish and implement an organized stores management system
• Fully integrate with the CMMS program
• Elimination of obsolete items
• Identification of critical items
• Storeroom access procedures
• Off-shift security procedures
• Procedures for developing spares kits
• Inventory return procedures
• Physical inventory procedures
• Procurement/requisition process
• Receiving and stocking procedure
• And many other important items

Contact TAG today for more information about how we can help you gain control of your storeroom and maintenance spares.