Idle Parts & Downtime Costs
Definition
Poor inventory visibility results in emergency orders, rush shipping, and technician downtime, reducing repair throughput in the competitive Australian market.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 100-200 per delayed repair job + 20-40 hours/month technician idle time
- Frequency: Per service call, exacerbated in peak seasons
- Root Cause: Manual stock checks and no integrated demand forecasting
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Household appliance service teams in Australia 🇦🇺 lose AUD 20-40 hours/month per technician on parts delays. Automation of inventory forecasting prevents bottlenecks.
Affected Stakeholders
Field Service Technicians, Repair Shop Managers, Parts Dispatchers
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Parts Misuse & Theft
Warranty Parts Mismanagement
Inventory Shrinkage Losses
Non-Compliance with AS/NZS 60335 Safety Standards
Rework Costs from Delayed Safety Compliance Scheduling
Idle Lines from Compliance-Driven Rescheduling
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