Maintaining the Inherent Reliability of your Spare Parts

Published on February 23, 2026

We have responsibility to maintain the inherent reliability of the parts we are stocking and storing in the storeroom in support of our production equipment. Learn here how this element is critical for our asset viability, and how to ensure spare parts are always ready for use.

About the Author:

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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