Link parts to equipment function

The move: start with the asset function, then decide the spare. RCM prevents catalog-driven stocking. A catalog tells you what exists. RCM tells you what the operation needs the asset to keep doing. That distinction matters in spare parts because many items are technically useful but operationally unnecessary to hold. Use this quick chain: function, failure mode, consequence, control. If the consequence is safety, regulatory, quality, or major downtime and no fast alternative exists, on-hand stock may be the right control. If redundancy, repair, or supplier response protects the function, inventory may not be needed. The visual story is a…

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