Reducing spare parts inventory can release cash, but keeping it under control takes more than a successful project.
Excess stock often reflects deeper issues: outdated ERP settings, unclear criticality, inconsistent policies, and decisions made without shared ownership.
This new article looks at why inventory can build up again after an optimization effort - and what helps prevent that.
The lasting result comes when teams can apply clear decision rules, review exceptions, and maintain better inventory decisions long after the project ends.
