Framework for Spare Parts Logistics

1. Three-step model of an effective strategy

1.1. Step 1 - Identifying the conditions

1.1.1. Spare parts markets

1.1.2. Product characteristics

1.1.3. Primary product characteristics

1.1.4. Spare parts characteristics

1.1.5. Maintenance strategy of the Customer

1.1.6. Spare parts obligations

1.2. Step 2 - Anticipating future developments

1.2.1. Primary products life cycle

1.2.2. Forecasting methods

1.3. Step 3 - Aligning the key components of a business's spare parts logistics strategy to identified conditions and anticipated future developments

1.3.1. Goals of the spare parts business

1.3.2. Supply options

1.3.3. Supply in the Production phase

1.3.4. Supply in the Utilization phase

1.3.5. Inventory options

2. Archetype scenarios of well-aligned spare parts strategy

2.1. Cost leadership in competitive markets

2.2. Service leadership in competitive markets

2.3. Niche strategy in markets with limited competition

2.4. Long-term partnership in regulated markets

3. What is Spare Parts Logistics?

3.1. The process of planning, designing and controlling the spare parts supply chain and distribution

3.2. Management of information flows internally and externally

4. The importance of Spare Parts Logistics

4.1. Lower costs

4.2. increased revenues

4.3. stronger relationships with customers

5. Reasons for developing a well-aligned stratery of Spare Parts Logistics

5.1. rising cost awareness

5.2. changes in the primary products markets

5.3. unutilized potentials

5.4. intensive competition in the spares market

5.5. rising customer expectations