Manuscript Title:

ENHANCING SPARE PARTS MANAGEMENT IN COSMETICS PRODUCTION COMPANY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION

Author:

METAHRI DHIYAEDDINE, BOUALEM I, ALLAL A

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.13970031

Published : 2024-10-23

About the author(s)

1. METAHRI DHIYAEDDINE - Lab of Industrial Production and Maintenance Engineering (LGPMI), Institute of Maintenance and Industrial Safety, University of Oran2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed; P.B 1015 El M’naouer 31000 Oran Algeria.
2. BOUALEM I - Institute of maintenance and industrial safety, University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, B.P 1015 El M’naouer Oran 31000, Algeria, Laboratory of Physical Mechanics of Materials Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria.
3. ALLAL A - Institute of maintenance and industrial safety, University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, B.P 1015 El M’naouer Oran 31000, Algeria, Laboratory of Physical Mechanics of Materials Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria.

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Abstract

Inventory management is a critical balancing act for companies, serving as both an operational necessity and a significant financial burden. This study focuses on optimizing spare parts inventory management in a cosmetics factory, addressing the substantial costs associated with poor practices such as stockouts and overstocking. Our research implements a novel management policy to enhance spare parts inventory control. The methodology comprises three key phases: 1. Classification of spare parts based on criticality: We developed a multi-criteria system considering factors such as unit price, lead time, and consumption rate to categorize spare parts effectively. 2. Performance criteria calculation: We evaluated the cosmetics company's current inventory management practices using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average inventory levels, turnover rates, and coverage ratios.3. Application of the Wilson Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model: Based on our classification and performance analysis, we employed the Wilson model to determine optimal order quantities for different spare part categories. This integrated approach allowed us to validate our study's effectiveness and provide data-driven recommendations for inventory optimization. By combining criticality-based classification with quantitative modeling, our research offers a comprehensive framework for managing spare parts inventory in the cosmetics industry.


Keywords

Spare Parts Inventory, Cosmetics Manufacturing, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Criticality.