6 Critical MRO Supply Chain Metrics You Should Be Tracking
The reliability of your MRO supply chain partners and the efficiency built into supply chain processes can make or break your business. By tracking the right metrics, you can ensure...
Combating Inflation in MRO Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Best Practices & the Power of Group Purchasing
As inflation continues to impact industries across the board, the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) procurement and supply chain management space is no exception. Rising costs and supply chain disruptions...
Supplier Relationship Management and Its 5 Primary Tasks
SDI is dedicated to helping clients streamline and optimize their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain. As climate, geopolitical, and economic conditions present myriad procurement challenges, SDI’s assistance in...
Out of Stock? Out of Luck: Why Manual Inventory Can Cripple Your Business
Inventory management is the lifeblood of any business – retail, manufacturing, distribution, and others – that deals with physical products. Efficiency and accuracy are paramount, yet many companies still rely...
Revolutionizing Facility Management: The Power of Integrated Procurement Solutions
In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective facility management is crucial for the smooth operation of any organization. As facilities become more complex and demands on managers increase, the need for...
Tackling Maverick Spend: How Procurement Leaders Can Regain Control
Maverick spend – purchasing that occurs outside approved procurement processes – continues to be a significant challenge for organizations across industries. A recent study by WBR Insights, ProcureCon, and SDI...
Critical Spare Parts Management Preserves Quality, Decreases Downtime and Enhances Customer Loyalty
Effective management of critical spare parts inventory ensures an organization’s operational continuity, optimizes asset performance, and prevents costly downtime. Critical spare parts management identifies and ensuring the availability of essential...
5 Actionable Steps to Empower Frontline Workers with Technology in Supply Chain Optimization
In the world of supply chain management, introducing new technology can feel like trying to navigate a complex maze. Imagine giving your team a state-of-the-art tool without proper guidance—frustration mounts,...
Cost Control Made Simple: The Financial Benefits of Intelligent Automated Sourcing
The Imperative of Automation in MRO Supply Chain Management In the realm of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), traditional management approaches, burdened by manual processes and siloed data, cannot keep...