Toxic MRO data creates problems across the entire asset management operation.
Toxic MRO data…
- makes it hard to find parts
- makes the EAM system harder to use
- compromises reporting
- makes it difficult to understand what is being purchased
- places inventory valuations at risk
- creates inventory duplicates
- makes it challenging to create MRO supply chain savings
Let’s take a closer look at a toxic MRO materials master. In the MRO data example below, the descriptions…
- are inconsistent
- lack standard naming conventions
- lack segmentation (i.e., UNSPSC Classification) of the data
- use the manufacturer part number as the primary number
- do not standardize the manufacturer names
- contain data that is entered into the wrong fields
Yuck! Bad MRO data is bad for everyone.
By contrast, high quality MRO materials data…
- makes it easier to find parts
- makes Bill of Materials (BOM) development easier
- makes the EAM system easier to use
- optimizes reporting so that you know what you are buying
- reduces duplicate inventory
- makes it easier to create MRO supply chain savings.
Let’s take a closer look at a clean and standardized MRO materials master. In the MRO data example below, the descriptions…
- are consistent
- utilize standard naming conventions
- include segmentation (i.e., UNSPSC, Class and Commodity) of the data
- use a dumb and sequential part # as the key identifier, instead of using the manufacturer part number as the primary number,
- standardize the manufacturer names
- ensure that the data is entered into the right fields
Nice! Excellent MRO data is great for everyone.
Like we always say, the dough is in MRO. A rich and actionable MRO material master can drive down maintenance and repair costs while improving part availability. A win/win for maintenance and the MRO supply chain.
If you need help with your MRO materials master, please let us know. Our web-based platforms, industry standard libraries, and domain expertise can get your MRO data creating value across the entire organization.
