MRO and spare parts
Critical references with uncertain demand, long lead times or high downtime impact.
Explore spare partsDigital Inventory Assessment
Find which parts should become activatable digital inventory
Identify the spare parts, obsolete references, low-volume parts and critical assets that are the best candidates for controlled digital inventory and on-demand production.
GhostMatter helps industrial teams review a selected part portfolio, understand readiness gaps, and define a practical first scope for governed digital inventory.
Who this assessment is for
The assessment is designed for industrial teams that need a practical starting point, not a theoretical transformation program.
Obsolete or hard-to-source parts
References that are difficult to reorder, qualify or replace through traditional sourcing.
Explore obsolete partsLow-volume and long-tail parts
Parts that consume cash and storage space but are rarely consumed.
Explore low-volume partsDistributed sites or suppliers
Parts that may benefit from controlled activation across internal or partner capacity.
Explore distributed capacityWhat we assess
We review your selected portfolio across the dimensions that determine whether a part can move from static inventory to controlled digital activation.
Business criticalityWhich references create downtime, cash exposure, service risk or operational dependency?
Demand profileWhich parts are slow-moving, unpredictable, seasonal or tied to maintenance events?
Technical dataWhich drawings, CAD files, specifications, documents and quality requirements are already available?
Production readinessWhat is missing before the part can be produced again under control?
Production route fitWhich parts may fit internal production, partner capacity or on-demand production routes?
GovernanceWho can view, approve, modify, route, export or release each digital asset?
What you get from the assessment
The outcome is not a generic report. It is a practical first view of where digital inventory can start.
A candidate-part shortlist
A first view of the part families or references that may be worth reviewing in more detail.
A readiness map
A practical view of what is already usable and what is missing: files, metadata, requirements, approvals or traceability data.
A risk and value view
A structured way to compare inventory exposure, lead time, obsolescence risk and operational criticality.
A first pilot scope
A recommended starting point for a focused digital inventory pilot.
How it works
The assessment starts with a focused scope. You do not need a perfect dataset or a complete inventory to begin.
- Share the context
Tell us which part families, sites, systems or operational issues you want to review.
- Review the portfolio
We look at criticality, demand, available data, readiness, production route fit and governance needs.
- Define the first scope
You get a practical recommendation for where to start, what to prepare and which risks to address first.
What to prepare
You do not need a perfect dataset to start. A focused view of the problem is enough for a first discussion.
- Part numbers or part families
- Stock value or inventory exposure if available
- Lead times or sourcing pain points
- Criticality or downtime context
- Drawings, CAD files or technical documents if available
- Supplier or process constraints
- ERP, PLM, CMMS or maintenance context if relevant
ERP means Enterprise Resource Planning. PLM means Product Lifecycle Management. CMMS means Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Good candidate parts
The best starting point is usually a focused portfolio where operational risk and data availability make the business case easier to evaluate.
Slow-moving spare partsParts with low demand but high carrying cost or service risk.
Obsolete referencesParts that are hard to reorder or no longer supported by the original supplier.
Maintenance-critical partsParts that can stop equipment, delay repair or create emergency sourcing pressure.
Small series and aftermarket partsParts where traditional sourcing is slow or economically inefficient.
Parts with usable technical dataReferences where drawings, CAD, specifications or inspection requirements already exist.
Not every part should be digitized
Digital inventory is not about digitizing everything. Some parts should remain physically stocked. Some should stay with traditional suppliers. Some are not suitable for on-demand production. The assessment helps identify where digital inventory makes sense — and where it does not.
- Keep physically stocked
- Prepare digitally
- Review further
- Not a fit today
Start with the right part portfolio
You do not need to transform your full inventory at once. Start with a focused set of parts where stock exposure, sourcing delays, obsolescence or downtime risk make the business case easier to evaluate.
FAQ
What is a digital inventory assessment?
It is a focused review of selected part families or references to identify where governed digital inventory may create operational value.
Do we need complete technical data to start?
No. The assessment can start with partial data. Missing drawings, metadata, approvals or requirements are part of the readiness review.
Is this only for 3D printing?
No. Additive manufacturing can be one production route, but the assessment focuses on governed digital inventory, readiness, routing and traceability.
Does this replace physical stock?
No. The goal is to identify which parts may be better prepared digitally, which should remain physically stocked, and which need further qualification.
What happens after the assessment?
The next step is usually a focused pilot scope: selected parts, required data, governance rules, readiness gaps and possible activation routes.