Maintenance & Repairs

M aintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) is a term used by businesses to describe the products and tools used to keep a company running. Successful management of parts is vital to maintain productivity and consistency. When equipment breaks or needs a part replaced, the stoppage can cost a substantial amount of time and money. Research has shown that nearly 50% of manufacturing downtime is due to a lack of spare parts. There may be times a spare part is in a storeroom or supply closet