June 2026

The “Critical Spares” Audit: Are You Storing Trash or Treasure?

When your MRO storeroom relies on a "just-in-case" hoarding mentality, your organization pays the price in more than just wasted shelf space. Keeping obsolete parts on hand does more than create clutter—it actively drains your bottom line through quiet 25% annual carrying costs and prolonged technician downtime. In our latest blog, we explore the hidden financial bleed of unmanaged inventory and why standard cycle counts aren't enough. Discover how a structured Critical Spares Audit can help you separate the trash from the treasure, slash carrying costs by up to 30%, and guarantee you have the exact parts you need when it matters most.

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June Tariff Update: Managed Trade Is Becoming an MRO Leadership Issue

Global trade policy is no longer just a talking point—it’s a direct threat to your storeroom budget. In the new era of "managed trade," tariff risk has moved to the granular, SKU level. If your MRO data is fragmented, hidden materials in critical replacement parts and sudden supplier surcharges can quietly wipe out your operating capital overnight. In our latest blog, we unpack the June tariff updates and explain why unpredictable trade is fundamentally an MRO leadership issue. Discover how to expose hidden supply chain vulnerabilities, cleanse your item data, and build a resilient operating model that protects your asset uptime regardless of market shifts.

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