HP Printer Parts Stocking Strategy
Ultimately, the printer service organization's stocking strategy is often a key opportunity. Our studies have found that 10% or more of spare HP printer parts purchased are never used. For example, parts are purchased for planned work, but any leftover spares are then placed in inventory "just in case" a future need arises. This leads to bloated inventories with not enough storage room or budget left for the team. This example and many others can derail asset reliability programs.HP Printer Parts
Where to start?
Most HP printer service organizations work diligently to make sure printer repairs and preventative maintenance procedures are completed.
Unfortunately, the stocking of spare HP printer parts generally does not support the organization very efficiently. After all, it is almost impossible to make permanent printer repairs without proper spare parts for the work.
Critical analysis
The 80/20 rule (also known as the Pareto principle) states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. The 80/20 Principle,which illustrated some practical applications of the Pareto principle in business management and life.
Within the printer parts industry we see that printer service companies purchasing 80% of there spending on 20% of the parts. We have seen this in every product category such as printer fusers, toner, maintenance kits and transfer belts.
What printer parts are you buying?
Ask your vendor for a HP printer parts usage report. Make sure it is from a significant enough time period to get accurate data. Important: Remove any parts that were spot buys for 1 time orders that you dont think you will see again in the future.
HP Printer Parts Usage Report
ItemNmbr Description % Total Purchases Qty
- CB506-67901 P4014/P4015/P4515 Fuser 5.9% 2370
- RM1-1082 4250/4240/4350 Fuser 4.0% 2661
- RM1-8395 M601/M602/M603 Fuser 3.8% 1328
- CE991AMAN LaserJet Enterprise M602N Printer 2.4% 204
- E6B67-67901 M604/M605/M606 Fuser Assembly 110V 2.0% 518
- CF064-67901 M601/M602/M603/P4034/P4035 Maintenance Kit 2.0% 470
- RG5-5750 9000/9040/9050/M9059 Fuser 1.8% 583
- CB388A P4014/P4015/P4515 Maintenance Kit 1.5% 470
- CF064-67901O M601/M602/M603/P4034/P4035 Maintenance Kit 1.5% 373
- CB388A P4014/P4015/P4515 Maintenance Kit 1.2% 313
- CF064-67901 M601/M602/M603/P4034/P4035 Maintenance Kit 1.2% 331
- CB388AO P4014/P4015/P4515 Maintenance Kit w/ OEM Parts 1.2% 315
- RM1-0037-000CN P4015/CP4525/M605/M806 Feed Roller 1.2% 18585
- RM1-6274 P3010/P3015 Fuser Assy 1.1% 470
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