Utilising historical data
Sourcing data logged onto a system over the past 5 years to initially identify a list of the most frequently repaired high-level components, we went about structuring the data to capture the proportion of time a piece-part would be used on the repair.
We quickly identified that defining a bill of materials would be highly beneficial. Before compiling a final bill of materials, we engaged with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gauge accuracy and identify any errors in our findings.
The output was then synchronised to the forecast repair schedule enabling procurement to proactively obtain the maintenance requirements.
Improving throughput
With improved component availability, the supply chain has achieved higher throughput and therefore also improved availability of customer assets.
We also enabled the Procurement team to create more sourcing opportunities, improving working relationships between functions.
