Aftermarket and Spare Parts Supply Chain Management
Spare parts supply chains behave differently from finished goods, with erratic demand, thousands of line items and the constant tension between stockouts that halt equipment and capital tied up in rarely used parts. This course focuses on managing the aftermarket and spares supply chain in African operations. Delegates learn to classify parts, forecast intermittent demand and set stocking policies that keep equipment running affordably.
What you will be able to do
Explain why spare parts supply chains differ from finished goods.
Classify parts by criticality, value and demand pattern.
Forecast intermittent and lumpy spares demand more reliably.
Set stocking policies that balance uptime against holding cost.
Manage obsolescence and slow moving spares proactively.
Coordinate spares planning with maintenance and reliability teams.
Course outline
01What Makes Spares Supply Chains Different
02Classifying Parts by Criticality and Demand
03Forecasting Intermittent Demand
04Setting Stocking Policies
05Managing Obsolescence and Slow Movers
06Linking Spares to Maintenance Planning
07Balancing Uptime and Cost
Who should attend
Aimed at spares and inventory planners, stores managers, maintenance planners and buyers responsible for keeping equipment supplied with parts.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Online
3
US$900
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.