Critical Spare Parts Algorithm and Review

Published on February 23, 2026

This is an exceptionally well-timed video because I'm helping a corporation with this very topic. What makes a part critical? If we don't have a process that leads to that decision, the biggest, baddest person decides its critical. Don't let that happen at your place. Learn how to determine if a part is truly critical.

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Dr. John L. Ross, Jr. has nearly 40 years in maintenance and reliability. A former U.S. Air Force Captain, he is a Lean Manufacturing facilitator, Process Safety SME, and CMRP. Holding a U.S. patent, he earned an A.S., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., shaping best practices in maintenance and reliability leadership.

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