How Kasei transforms fragmented MRO item and spare-parts data into a governed, standardized hub
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Kasei transforms fragmented and inconsistent spare parts data into a clean, standardized, and governed hub—the backbone for efficient maintenance execution, optimized inventories, and predictive supply chain planning.
Centralized Repository
Collect all MRO (spares, consumables, tools) data into a single hub, eliminating duplicates and silos across plants, warehouses, and procurement systems.
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Consistent Taxonomies & Classifications
Establish standardized naming and coding for items (UNSPSC, eCl@ss, GS1, ISO 8000) to ensure clarity across sourcing, stocking, and usage.
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Standards Compliance
Align MRO data with ISO 8000 (data quality), ISO 55000 (asset management), and corporate procurement standards to enable reliability, traceability, and governance.
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Data Quality & Governance
Cleanse duplicate parts, normalize descriptions, and apply governance workflows with AI/ML-driven enrichment for technical attributes, manufacturer details, and cross-references.
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Connectivity to Enterprise Applications
(ERP, CMMS, EAM, Procurement)
Seamlessly integrate MRO item data with maintenance and procurement workflows, ensuring consistency between inventory systems, job plans, and supplier catalogs.
Key Components of the
MRO Item Hub
Kasei doesn’t just list spare parts — it organizes the building blocks of reliable, cost-effective maintenance.
Item Master & Classifications
Standardized coding, naming, and categorization using UNSPSC, eCl@ss, GS1, and ISO 8000 frameworks.
Inventory & Stocking Policies
Reorder levels, safety stock, lead times, and stocking strategies aligned with asset criticality and reliability needs.
Item Specifications & Attributes
Technical parameters (dimensions, material grade, ratings), manufacturer data, and interchangeable part references.
Governance & Data Quality Rules
Deduplication, normalization, and enrichment workflows to ensure accurate, non-redundant item data.
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Bills of Materials (BOM Linkages)
Clear parent–child relationships between assets and spare parts to support accurate job planning and inventory control.
Risk & Criticality Data
Supplier risk ratings, dependency analysis, and risk heatmaps to anticipate disruptions.
Approved vendor lists, OEM vs. alternate sourcing options, and cross-referenced part numbers.
Compliance & Standards Mapping
Alignment to international and industry-specific standards ensures that supplier-conducted maintenance is consistent, safe, and auditable.
Business Benefits
End-state: a lean, reliable, and fully governed MRO inventory
A standardized MRO item hub in Kasei delivers tangible business outcomes.
Lower MRO inventory value
Remove duplicates, rationalize SKUs, and align stocking levels to risk and consumption so less
cash is tied up on the shelf.
Fewer stockouts and emergency orders
Risk- and reliability-based stocking strategies keep critical spares available, reducing line stops
and last-minute expediting.
Faster, first-time-right maintenance
Accurate BOM linkages and clear specifications mean technicians pick the right part the first time, cutting MTTR and rework.
Stronger sourcing leverage and lower part costs
Ensure parts meet technical and safety requirements.
Improved compliance and governance
Standards-aligned, auditable item data supports safety, regulatory, and internal policy requirements across all sites.
The result: leaner inventories, fewer surprises, and one trusted MRO item hub that serves maintenance, procurement, reliability, and finance together.
Enhanced Compliance for MRO Operations
Mapping to recognized standards ensures uniform, safe, and audit-ready maintenance.
ISO 8000 (Data Quality) – Ensures master data integrity and interoperability
ISO 55000 (Asset Management) – Links MRO items to asset lifecycle strategies
UNSPSC, eCl@ss, GS1 – Global classification and coding standards for spares
Sector-Specific Standards (API, ASME, IEC, etc.) – Ensure parts meet technical and safety requirements
Stakeholder Benefits of the
MRO Item Hub
Maintenance Teams
Access accurate spare parts data tied directly to BOMs and job plans, reducing downtime and avoiding wrong-part usage.
Procurement Teams
Gain visibility into approved vendor options, cross-references, and standardized specs, enabling competitive sourcing and price benchmarking.
Reliability Teams
Link spares usage with asset reliability trends, enabling predictive stocking and failure-mode-driven inventory strategies.
Executives
Experience reduced working capital tied up in inventory, fewer emergency orders, and stronger governance over global MRO spend.