Spare Parts Optimisation
Set the right stock levels for spare parts by criticality and demand, cutting both shortages and excess inventory.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Maintenance and stores managers
- Planners
- Supply chain staff
Learning objectives
- Rank spares by criticality
- Analyse demand patterns
- Set stocking levels
- Control obsolete and slow-moving stock
Detailed content
- Equipment criticality
- Lead time risk
- Classification
- Intermittent demand
- History cleansing
- Forecasting
- Min-max and reorder points
- Insurance spares
- Pooling
- Obsolescence review
- Disposal
- Data quality
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Criticality
- Demand patterns
- Stocking levels
- Obsolescence
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Solve allocation and scheduling problems with Excel Solver
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Solver model templates
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
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is Spare Parts Optimisation?
The program runs 2 days. 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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