FACTORS INFLUENCING SPARE PARTS MANAGEMENT IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Abstract

Thoroughly prepared, worked out and implemented tools as well as methods of spare parts management can influence companies’ success against the competitors. Under the term success following actions are hidden: cost reduction including logistics and transportation costs as well as the increase of companies’ profits. In this paper data from the analyzed case studies have been broadened by the theoretical issues described in the literature of the subject. Basing on chosen case studies a schedule of four main factors influencing spare parts management has been prepared. These are spare parts, spares suppliers, competitive companies and customers. In this paper particular factors which influence the process of spare parts management have been presented. The note of their individual features which are crucial to support an effective functioning of a company in the environment of the spare parts management has been taken.