Sparing – How to Get it Right

Abstract

James and Fred discussing the ongoing task to have the right parts available at the right time.

Key Points

Join James and Fred as they discuss the task of sparing and the ongoing challenge to have and maintain the right parts at the least cost.

Topics include:

Sparing is more than having one of everything in the storeroom
Sparing done well can save you time and money
Sparing requires regular adjustments to meet changing needs of your facility

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SOR 190 Sparing – How to Get it RightJames Kovacevic

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About James Kovacevic

James is a trainer, speaker, and consultant that specializes in bringing profitability, productivity, availability, and sustainability to manufacturers around the globe.

Through his career, James has made it his personal mission to make industry a profitable place; where individuals and manufacturers possess the resources, knowledge, and courage to sustainably lower their operating costs.

Comments

David Coit says
March 1, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Hey guys ! I LOVED the podcast this week. This semester, I am now teaching a graduate class in production and inventory control, and we cover almost everything you talked about including EOQ, lead time, ordering costs, carrying costs (we call it holding costs), cost of downtime, quanity discounts, etc. I will require my students listen to the podcast !
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- James Kovacevic says
  March 2, 2017 at 2:46 AM
  Hi David
  Glad you enjoyed it and it is relevant to what you are teaching. I don’t think those equations are used enough in industry. Let’s us know if you have any other topics you want us to discuss.
  James
  Host of the Rooted in Reliability podcast.
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