What is BS EN 62550 – Spare parts provisioning about?
This European standard helps you to maintain spare parts in your inventory as per your manufacturing unit’s requirements.
BS EN 62550 describes requirements for spare parts provisioning as a part of supportability activities that affect dependability performance so that continuity of operation of products, equipment and systems for their intended application can be sustained.
Who is BS EN 62550 – Spare parts provisioning for?
BS EN 62550 on spare parts provisioning is useful for:
- Machine operators
- Inventory accountant
- Maintenance personnel
- Spare parts dealers and suppliers
Why should you use BS EN 62550 – Spare parts provisioning?
Proper planning and control of spare parts is a critical component of effective supportability. If the right parts are not available when needed for routine maintenance or repairs, downtime is prolonged. If too many spare parts are available, the enterprise absorbs excessive costs and the overhead of carrying inventory.
BS EN 62550 helps you in scheduling orders and delivering spare parts as per your requirements. BS EN 62550 also provides a procedure for control of the repair of replacement parts as well as the monitoring of repair turn-around times. BS EN 62550 helps your production, purchasing, storage and maintenance departments to achieve complete transparency for material availability and possible completion of the task.
In conclusion, BS EN 62550 ensures that your spare parts inventory is substantially stocked and can meet spare part requirements for maintenance of all the machines in your manufacturing unit.