Episode 3: Best in Place Engineering Stores for Reliability

In this episode I speak with Brian Flood from EES on how a well-functioning Engineering Stores can align with a best in class Reliability programme. We discuss the evolution of the engineering stores over the years whilst exploring the major benefits a best in class engineering stores can have within industry, talking through various aspects such as Robust Kitting Programs, BOM Accuracy, Vending machine & RFID, and the visibility and accuracy of stock through the CMMS system. We also consider benchmarking through fundamentals such as performance KPI’s, Lean techniques and a high functioning CMMS. The recent challenges of Brexit and COVID-19 are also highlighted as well as other services offered from a modern Engineering stores such as a repair programme and satellite stores.