Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) is a significant spend category for manufacturing firms. Yet surprisingly, it is often overlooked by procurement optimization programs. In this paper, we discuss some of the challenges that manufacturing organisations face when approaching MRO procurement. We conclude with four effective strategies for managing MRO spend.
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