Managing parts inventory well isn’t just about keeping shelves stocked—it’s about saving money, avoiding delays, and keeping customers happy. From digital tools to vendor-managed systems, modern ...

Why it matters: Spare parts account for up to 40% of maintenance budgets, and shortages cause costly unplanned downtime. Smarter stocking: ABC and criticality scoring help balance inventory levels, ...

Whether it’s CNC machining for a critical metal component or advanced 3D printing for custom fixtures, the ability to source ...

The Amazon “buy it now” mentality isn’t just for consumer products – the plastics industry has the same need to quickly assess and order parts. That’s why LS Mtron has created a robust service portal ...

The pandemic stressed the need for fleet managers to balance adequate stock with avoiding excess inventory. Ongoing issues like volatility and rising tariffs require fleet managers to stay informed on ...

Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and ...

The trucking industry is seeing a parts shortage. Although it started with the truck makers having trouble sourcing computer chips and other parts and components for their assembly lines, it is now ...

Full service means ensuring the outlet’s three sprayers and two fertilizer chassis are ready throughout the season. One way ...

For manufacturers, inventory management systems can track goods through the entire supply chain. Unexplained components, fiddly screws and complicated instructions. We’ve all experienced the trauma of ...

Companies like 3YOURMIND offer software solutions for digitizing assets and providing in-depth analysis to identify the best spare parts for AM. SNCF, the French National Railway Company, evaluated 30 ...