MRO procurement: 7 best practices for efficiency
MRO procurement: 7 best practices for efficiency
MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) procurement covers indirect goods and services that keep production running smoothly—spare parts, safety gear, tools, and facility services. Key challenges include supply-chain disruptions, inventory balancing, poor spend visibility, and vendor management complexity. Amazon Business recommends seven best practices: prioritize inventory management (ABC and JIT methods), optimize the supply chain, centralize procurement, use AI-enabled software, implement preventive maintenance, train staff, and diversify suppliers. Together, these steps cut costs, strengthen resilience, and improve operational efficiency.
