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SUPPLY CHAIN segmented supply model , there are still missing links in the supply chain — links that enable manufacturers to identify and correct redundancies .
Much like the supply chain for direct materials , the MRO supply chain includes the design , planning , execution and control ( or maintain ) components , as well as monitoring the supply chain activities . The MRO supply chain most often interacts with the direct supply chain between the planning and execution stages , with the objectives of mitigating risk , reducing costs and creating measurable value . This strategic , collaborative approach in the supply-chain-as-a-service model delivers harmony between MRO supply and demand , supporting reliable production .
A holistic approach “ We provide end-to-end supply chain management as a service , focused on MRO for large multisite clients that are capital intensive ,” says Jim Owens , Senior Vice President of Business Development for SDI . But one key differentiator
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