Repair Time Spare Parts Time

Published on February 23, 2026

This short video helps to drive home the importance of spare parts and an exceptional storeroom operation to reducing MTTR. In this video, we specifically look at the element of 'Repair Time.' This is the element in MTTR where spare parts are identified and requested. Don't mess up your MTTR metric by getting this vital communication wrong!

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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