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From spare parts to free cash flow

The MRO value drivers in 2026

Manufacturers are sitting on a significant but often underrecognized MRO value opportunity. With the average organization holding $169M in spare parts inventory, 53% lacking global visibility across their operations, and 18% of inventory remaining unused for more than five years, the impact on free cash flow, working capital, productivity, and operational resilience is hard to ignore.

⌛ 60 minutes

Webinar recording

From spare parts to free cash flow

The MRO value drivers in 2026

Manufacturers are sitting on a significant but often underrecognized MRO value opportunity. With the average organization holding $169M in spare parts inventory, 53% lacking global visibility across their operations, and 18% of inventory remaining unused for more than five years, the impact on free cash flow, working capital, productivity, and operational resilience is hard to ignore.

⌛ 60 minutes

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Summary

Drawing on SPARETECH’s 2026 industry report, based on insights from 360 manufacturing executives across Europe, the US and Canada, this webinar will explore what is preventing manufacturers from turning spare part management into measurable business value, and how they can close the gaps to value creation. We’ll also discuss how you can translate operational improvements into a stronger business case for senior decision-makers.

Key takeaways

  • Identify where hidden MRO value is being lost: Understand the operational blind spots that prevent manufacturers from fully capturing the value of their spare parts management.
  • Explore the business value of better spare part management: See how MRO improvements can create value across spend reduction, productivity gains, working capital optimization.
  • Build a stronger business case for MRO improvement: Learn how to connect operational change with senior management priorities, quantify the value of potential improvements, and bring the case for MRO transformation to the right decision-makers

Our speakers

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Jack Reinke SPARETECH | Head of Sales

Jack Reinke is a Senior Account Executive at SPARETECH, where he works with leading manufacturers to optimize MRO sourcing and inventory strategies. With a background in enterprise supply chain and manufacturing, he brings a strong understanding of operational challenges and procurement dynamics in complex manufacturing environments.

Jack Reinke SPARETECH | Head of Sales
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Sabira Lakhani SPARETECH | VP ProductSabira Lakhani is Vice President of Product at SPARETECH, where she leads product strategy and innovation focused on helping manufacturers build more sustainable, efficient, and resilient operations. With a background spanning product leadership, sustainability, and circular economy initiatives, she is passionate about developing solutions that drive both operational and environmental impact across industrial organizations.
Sabira Lakhani SPARETECH | VP Product