IHS MRO Inventory Optimizer powered by xIO™

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Right Part, Right Time, Right Quantity

Now clients can improve plant capacity while reducing costs, with 100% confidence that they are buying the right parts, at the right time, and in the right quantities.

IHS MRO Inventory Optimizer powered by xIO™ is the only industry and commercially proven, web-based solution expressly designed for use with maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventories.

IHS MRO Inventory Optimizer:

Dynamically monitors and adjusts Order Points, Order Quantities and Lead Times
Identifies items in danger of stock-out – proactively
Provides Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a web-architected environment
Directly uploads results to ERP/EAM systems

It provides real-time feedback and control of MRO inventory – when to purchase, change order quantities and lead times – with scientific support and prioritized analysis. Customers improve plant capacity and equipment availability, while simultaneously reducing MRO investment. To learn more, see the white paper "MRO Inventory Optimization is now Considered Business Critical" and the Case Study "MRO Inventory Decision Support for Detroit Diesel".

Inventory Control
There are more than 30 separate control parameters - set by the customer - to fine-tune their inventory requirements. xIO algorithms consider every necessary variable including criticality, demand, price variability, and seasonality. This is the only system that appropriately adjusts the order point and order quantity of every item – using a routine and auditable process. No more searching through different modules of ERP and EAM systems to manually review order mechanics.

Trust Your Purchasing Process
IHS MRO Inventory Optimizer provides Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate purchasing effectiveness and supplier performance. It produces a list of actionable reports for proactive MRO inventory management. When an item stock-out situation creates risk for an organization, the system will automatically report on the root cause of the problem. It will identify lead time problems, ordering breakdowns, and problems in the receiving process. Most importantly, these compliance issues are itemized and categorized for intervention. Every relevant parameter, item history and special condition is presented in a simple and easy-to-use format.

Quick Implementation and ROI
A one-time setup is customized for each facility, typically in a single workshop day. The entire implementation is usually completed in less than 10 days, so no lengthy consulting engagements are required. And the solution is proven, with a 10 year track record across all asset-intensive industries. Business results are achievable and auditable. In fact, a 100% ROI within the first 90 days is guaranteed.

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