Phillip Slater

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Transform Your Spare Parts Inventory Management

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“For large, asset-intensive companies, spare parts inventory management is often a source of frustration and wasted resources.

I specialize in solving these challenges by helping organizations optimize their spare parts inventory and improve their operations.

Over 40 years in industry, I’ve built a reputation for delivering actionable solutions that drive real results. My tools and techniques are designed specifically for spare parts management — ensuring you avoid the pitfalls of applying methods suited for manufacturing, retail, or wholesale inventory.

I help people in large, asset intensive, companies solve their spare parts inventory management and optimization problems.

My reputation is built on delivering high value content that helps companies deliver results.”

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Are These Challenges Holding You Back?

  • Excess inventory – tying up capital and storage space.
  • A lack of clarity on what to stock and how much to keep on hand.
  • Uncertainty about best practices in spare parts management.
  • Unacceptable downtime due to poor parts availability.
  • Unnecessary expenses from expediting parts delivery.

The problem? Relying on outdated, generic inventory management approaches that don’t meet the unique demands of spare parts.
 


The Solution: Tools and Techniques That Work

To break free from these recurring issues, you need to:
1. Adopt proven tools and techniques tailored specifically for spare parts inventory.
2. Train your team to effectively implement these solutions.
3. Embed changes into your operations to achieve sustainable improvements.
 


Why Choose Me?

With decades of hands-on experience, I’ve developed a practical and results-oriented approach that empowers companies to:

  • Reduce inventory levels without compromizing availability.
  • Cut costs while minimizing risk.
  • Achieve certainty in decision-making and operations.

Don’t let outdated methods drain your resources and impact your operations.

Let’s work together to create a custom solution that optimizes your inventory, reduces costs, and puts you back in control.
 

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Phillip Slater is the world’s leading authority on the storeroom.

Doc Palmer, PE, MBA, CMRP
Author, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Fourth Edition
McGraw Hill, 2019
 
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For information on my online training service please visit SparePartsKnowHow.com

 
 

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