Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Materials, Warehouse, and Inventory Controllers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Planning and Scheduling Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors and Coordinators
• Anyone involved in spare parts planning, logistics, or materials management

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles of effective materials and spare parts management
• Classify and control inventory based on criticality and usage
• Apply forecasting techniques for spare parts demand
• Integrate materials management with maintenance and reliability programs
• Optimize procurement and storage strategies
• Improve spare parts data accuracy, standardization, and lifecycle management

DAY 1

Introduction to Materials and Spare Parts Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Materials Management Concepts
• The Role of Spare Parts in Maintenance and Reliability
• Objectives of Effective Spare Parts Planning
• Materials Management Functions and Workflow
• Coordination Between Maintenance, Procurement, and Stores

DAY 2

Inventory Classification and Control

• ABC and XYZ Classification Methods
• Criticality Analysis and Risk-Based Categorization
• Lead Time, Consumption, and Obsolescence Management
• Setting Safety Stock and Reorder Points
• Cycle Counting and Inventory Audits
• Inventory Control Metrics and Performance Indicators

DAY 3

Forecasting and Procurement of Spare Parts

• Demand Forecasting Techniques and Data Requirements
• Managing Intermittent and Unpredictable Demand
• Procurement Strategies for Spare Parts
• Vendor Evaluation and Supplier Relationships
• Lead Time Reduction and Cost Optimization
• Procurement Documentation and Contracting Essentials

DAY 4

Storage, Handling and Data Management

• Warehouse Design and Storage Systems
• Spare Parts Identification and Coding
• Bill of Materials (BOM) and Equipment Hierarchies
• Data Accuracy, Standardization, and Cataloging
• Handling of Critical, High-Value, and Slow-Moving Items
• Integration of CMMS/ERP Systems in Materials Management

DAY 5

Performance Improvement

• Measuring Materials Management Performance
• KPIs for Inventory, Procurement, and Warehouse Functions
• Strategies for Continuous Improvement
• Coordination Between Maintenance and Materials Teams
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony