Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) refers to the supplies, equipment, and services required to keep a facility running, distinct from the raw materials or components used directly in production. Managing MRO procurement effectively is crucial for operational continuity and cost control, especially in manufacturing, energy, and asset-intensive industries.

MRO categories typically include:

• Industrial equipment and spare parts
• Consumables (lubricants, cleaning supplies)
• Tools and safety equipment
• Facility management services
• IT hardware and peripherals

Procurement software helps manage MRO spend through catalog management for frequently purchased items, inventory optimization tools, streamlined requisitioning for plant personnel, and spend analytics to identify consolidation opportunities across diverse MRO categories.