reservedelsbehovet
Reservedelsbehovet is the estimated quantity of spare parts a company should keep in inventory to maintain operations and support maintenance over a defined time horizon. It encompasses both critical components that must be available to avoid downtime and consumables that wear out through use. The concept is central to maintenance planning, procurement, and logistics, helping to balance service levels with carrying costs.
Several factors influence reservedelsbehovet. Reliability and failure patterns (often summarized by MTBF or product life data),
Calculation approaches typically combine expected demand during lead time with a safety stock buffer. A simple
Practical management includes segmenting parts by criticality and turnover, reviewing obsolescence risk, and considering vendor-managed inventory