Turnarounds are high-pressure events where every hour of downtime costs money. Well-organized MRO kits can dramatically reduce the chaos of receiving thousands of line items while ensuring critical spares are available when needed.
The Challenge of Turnaround Procurement
A typical refinery turnaround involves procuring 5,000 to 15,000 individual line items from dozens of vendors. Traditional line-by-line procurement creates receiving bottlenecks, tracking nightmares, and increases the risk of missing critical items.
Kit-based procurement groups related items into logical bundles that can be ordered, tracked, and received as single units—dramatically simplifying the process.
Key Insight
Facilities using kit-based procurement report 40% faster receiving times and 60% fewer expediting calls during turnarounds.
Kit Categories for Turnarounds
Organize your turnaround kits by function and criticality:
Kit Documentation Requirements
Each kit should include comprehensive documentation:
Conclusion
Kit-based procurement transforms turnaround logistics from a reactive scramble into a controlled, predictable process. The upfront investment in kit design pays dividends in reduced downtime and fewer emergency orders.