Learn what Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) means, its role in procurement, and how effective MRO management supports uninterrupted business processes.
MRO, or Maintenance, Repair, and Operations, in supply chain management encompasses the activities and processes involved in maintaining facilities, such as the maintenance of physical structures or buildings, the upkeep of facility systems, and the supervision of production-related machinery. Essentially, MRO includes any items or services used to support manufacturing operations but not part of the final product.
MRO helps businesses optimize operations, adapt to market changes, and prevent waste of critical resources.
Without proper control, MRO supply chains can pose significant risks for industrial companies, such as:
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