2. Characteristics of spare parts supply
Methods of spare parts supply focus on use of complex models and procedures, as well as individual techniques
and ways to proceed. Their selection is determined by:
size of supplementary order,
time of order,
decision to repair or replace a component,
decision to increase the level of stock or decrease parts availability,
choice of appropriate suppliers to optimize costs of purchasing (Kennedy, Wayne Patterson, Fredendall, 2002,
p.206).
Starting point to find a balance between reduction of investment in purchase and maintenance of parts and striving
for continuous operation of production lines selection of the right suppliers.
2.1. Features of parts
2.2. Types of suppliers