The Importance of Spare Strategy in a Research Facility

Abstract

This document shows the importance of spare part strategy in a research facility at one of the most important medical schools in the world. It presents technical concepts related to equipment criticality analysis and spare part management integrated with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). A case study utilizing VFDs on campus will be produced to reveals gaps, benefits, and opportunities to improve the current spare part management system. Challenges in the spare part process will also be addressed in this document, such as storage and external vendor support.