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Reorder Points, Min/Max, and Par Levels
Three terms used interchangeably that mean different things. How to calculate a reorder point properly, why max is usually set by shelf space when it should be set by order economics, when par levels suit better, and where shelf life breaks the arithmetic. Read more...
Vendor-Managed Inventory for Parts Suppliers: How to Own the Reorder
VMI is less a service than a position: the supplier who manages the shelf sees demand before anyone quotes. The three models, where the money leaks, why tagging changes the arithmetic, and the terms to fix in writing before you start. Read more...
Preventive Maintenance for Suppliers: How to Never Miss a Replacement Date
Replacement dates come from four different clocks, and picking the wrong one means missing the window. Why dates get missed, how to alert on lead time rather than the due date, and why shelf stock arrives already partly expired. Read more...
How to Turn Maintenance Tracking Into Recurring Reorder Revenue
Every consumable has a second sale built into it. Whether it comes to you depends on knowing the replacement is due before your customer does. How tagging converts installed base into forecastable reorder revenue, and the mistake that kills it. Read more...
NFC vs QR Code Asset Tracking for Industrial Parts: Which Should You Use?
NFC reads through grease and darkness but costs more and struggles on bare metal. QR is free to print and universally readable but needs a clean surface and line of sight. An honest comparison for industrial parts, and why most operations end up running both. Read more...
The Best Maintenance Software for Parts Suppliers and Distributors (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Most maintenance software is built for equipment owners, not the distributors who supply the consumables. What a supplier actually needs from a tracking system, an honest look at the four software categories, and the questions to ask before committing. Read more...