Where Maintenance and the Storeroom 'Touch'

Published on February 23, 2026

Have you ever wondered about the unique connection between maintenance and the storeroom. This short video explains this very critical link and should help to clarify the roles each department plays in their support of each other.

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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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