One of the major problems with managing spare parts inventory is that many people consider it to be a task-oriented function. That is, they assume that spare parts inventory management only requires the completion of a series of routine tasks. So long as these are done, then all will be OK. If only this were true.
Of course, some aspects of spare parts inventory management are task-oriented — such as receiving inwards goods, entering information into the IT system, and issuing items for use. However, these are all transactional or administration activities, not spare parts inventory management activities.