Future-Proofing MRO and Indirect Procurement: Strategies for Long-Term Success
In an increasingly complex and unpredictable business environment, organizations must take proactive steps to future-proof their Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and indirect procurement strategies. Supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures,...
MRO Storeroom Management: Understanding The Big Picture
MRO storeroom management is the strategic approach to organizing and operating the space designated for storing critical parts and supplies used in maintenance, repair, and operations. Historically, MRO storerooms have...
How eProcurement Technology is Transforming Supply Chain Management
Businesses still encumbered by paper- or spreadsheet-based procurement face extinction as the digital supply chain era has dawned. Electronic procurement (eProcurement) technology streamlines business-to-business transactions by creating direct connections among...
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Is Your Organization at Risk?
In 2025, organizations face unprecedented challenges in managing their supply chains. Recent data shows alarming trends: prices have surged 12-15% on average, while lead times have extended by 30-50% for...
The Benefits and Challenges of Digital Supply Chain Integration
For many manufacturing companies, the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain often lags behind advancements in customer-facing activities like service delivery and order fulfillment. The primary reason? Incremental, cyclical...
Intelligent Sourcing Automation Is Changing the Future of Procurement
Intelligent sourcing automation has matured just in time to help procurement managers deal with a supply chain dynamic that is more volatile, unpredictable, and inflation-ravaged than ever before. Thankfully, intelligent...
Streamlining Equipment Maintenance: How SDI’s Zeus Mobile App Transforms Parts Ordering
In the fast-paced world of equipment maintenance and repair, efficiency is key. SDI’s Zeus mobile app represents a significant leap forward in how maintenance professionals find, identify, and order parts....
How a Cooperative Procurement Organization Can Lower Your Business Costs
In today’s competitive market, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve their bottom line. One often-overlooked strategy is leveraging a cooperative purchasing organization, a...
How to Utilize PPE Inventory Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in managing personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. Schools, retailers, and manufacturers faced challenges ensuring access to masks, face shields, respirators, gowns, and other essential PPE....
