Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement
Spare Parts & Materials Management Program
An integrated programme on spare parts and materials. Participants learn to prevent shortages and downtime, set stocking levels and manage obsolescence, forecast and plan with MRP, streamline procurement and control inventory through reports, data analysis and cycle counting.
At a glance
Catalog codeH19
Duration
- 8 days
- 6–7 hours · per day
LevelPractitioner
Program typeProfessional Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online
Who it's for
- Materials managers & planners
- Maintenance professionals
- Procurement professionals
- Production engineers & managers
- Warehouse managers
- Supply chain & quality engineers
Learning objectives
- Manage spare parts to prevent shortages and reduce downtime
- Forecast material needs and run MRP/MPS
- Set stocking levels (criticality, ROP, safety stock, EOQ) and manage obsolescence
- Streamline procurement: needs assessment, vendor selection, buying methods
- Improve inventory accuracy with cycle counting
- Use KPIs and data to drive decisions and cut cost
Detailed content
- Management
- Lean principles in maintenance
- TPM's role in reducing downtime
- Spare parts in ERP: coding, data management, reporting
- Critical, insurance & low-risk spares
- Stocking strategies: ROP, safety stock, EOQ
- Refurbishment & rebuild of rotating spares
- KPIs: turnover, stock accuracy, lead time, cost per order, service level
- KPI dashboard
- Equipment criticality → stock levels
- Critical / non-critical / non-stock items
- Obsolete & slow-moving parts
- Workshop: stocking exercise
- Procurement process: needs, sourcing, selection, contracts
- Vendor selection & performance evaluation
- Buying methods: direct, tenders, blanket orders
- Negotiation & supplier relationships
- Workshop: vendor selection role-play
- Needs from production & maintenance schedules
- Procurement plans & cost optimisation
- Long-term supplier relationships
- Forecasting techniques
- MRP principles & integration with production planning
- Master Production Schedule
- Inventory control: JIT, EOQ, ROP
- Inventory types incl. spares
- Stockroom layout & stock control
- Data analysis for inventory & procurement
- Fast/slow/obsolete movement analysis
- Cycle counting
- Continuous improvement with Kaizen & RCA
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Lean Maintenance & Spare Parts
- Spare Parts Stocking Decisions & KPIs
- Procurement Management
- Needs Assessment & Procurement Planning
- Material Management – Forecasting & Planning
- Scheduling & Inventory Control
- Reports, Data Analysis & Cycle Counting
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Calculate OEE and the six big losses from a real machine log
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- OEE calculator (Excel)
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- JIPM TPM pillars
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is Spare Parts & Materials Management Program?
The program runs 8 days; other formats: 6–7 hours. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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