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Readers Challenge    April 23, 2003

Transitioning to a New Lube Supplier

David Matyus, Strategic Sourcing Manager, RMC Group PLC

1. Provide immediate Cross-Reference charts for comparison of Products A & B for top up oils and greases

2. Continue with use of Supplier A products until exhausted

3. Arrange for immediate familiarisation training by Supplier B to maintenance staff

4. Arrange site survey programme by Supplier B to ensure [B] products meet application needs and produce maintenance schedules with the new products

5. Address the technical issues of compatibility, reliability, and oil analysis programme for short and long term needs with Supplier [B]

6. From maintenance schedules and product range in use address stock holding and replenishment programme

See other responses to this Readers Challenge.

 


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