Spare-Parts Min-Max Policy Linked to SmartPower Logistics

Problem-First: Why Min-Max Fails Quietly

• Mins set once at COD — never revisited after duty-cycle changes or OEM bulletins.
• Max ignored — overstock of slow movers while critical kits sit at zero.
• CMMS kits not linked — work orders close without issue transactions; shelves lie.
• No SmartPower trigger — exceptions never open procurement until the trip.
• Customs lag unplanned — frontier lead times treated like metro same-day.

Policy Anatomy Owners Should Approve

Write the policy so operations, procurement, and finance share one language:

1. Classify — safety-critical, availability-critical, consumable, insurance/slow.
2. Set min — enough to restore Priority 1 within the site’s recovery target, including customs buffer for frontier plants.
3. Set max — stops capital lock-up; triggers return-to-vendor or transfer to sister sites.
4. Bind to UpKeep kits — every Priority 1/2 template lists kit IDs; see CMMS work-order discipline.
5. Bind to SmartPower exceptions — rising condition risk can open a soft procurement watch without waiting for failure.
6. Review cadence — quarterly mins after seasonal load or fuel changes; monthly open-order age on the fleet board.

Inventory — Where Fills Actually Come From

When site bins cannot cover a shortfall, do on Unique domains. Route buyers to the live hub

Live hub is 3,000+ MW across equipment types. Category deep links

• Natural gas turbines
• Diesel generators
• HFO generators
• Dual fuel generators
• Natural gas recip

Kickoff Checklist

1. Export current bins vs CMMS kit lists; reconcile nameplates.
2. Rewrite mins with customs and freight reality for each site.
3. Attach kits to Priority 1/2 UpKeep templates.
4. Map SmartPower exception classes that should open soft watches.
5. Document below-min count on the KPI board; review with finance monthly.
6. Qualify major-component fills through uspeglobal inventory and contact.

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