Duplicate & obsolete codes
Find duplicate stock and what it is worth.
Match codes across sites and value duplicate, obsolete and surplus stock. Flag discontinued parts from OEM supersession records.
Find the spares you need. Avoid buying them twice.
Raven connects parts to equipment, finds duplicate codes and checks available stock using your vendor documents and inventory records.
Work Duplicate material checkBearing descriptions
| Material | Description | Maker part |
|---|---|---|
| 100482 | BRG 6312 C3 SKF | 6312/C3 |
| 204917 | BEARING BALL 6312C3 | 6312/C3 |
| 310066 | SKF DEEP GROOVE 6312 | 6312/C3 |
Fewer avoidable purchases.
Identify the same part under different codes and check stock already held across sites before another order is raised.
Earlier warning of missing spares.
Match upcoming work to equipment BOMs, stock and open orders so shortages reach the planner before the job.
The work Raven takes on
Stock and purchasing costs
Purchase price variance
See where the same part costs more.
Match purchases across codes, vendors and sites. Compare prices side by side with the purchase orders attached.
Stock levels
Spot stock levels that need adjusting.
Compare reorder levels with consumption and lead-time history. Flag excess stock and gaps for your planner.
Purchase request checks
Catch the wrong part before ordering.
Check purchase requests against the equipment BOM and specification before the order goes out.
Warranty claims
Find repairs that may be covered by warranty.
Compare purchase and repair records to identify equipment still under warranty, with the claim evidence together.
Parts availability and identification
Bills of materials
Know which parts belong to each asset.
Build and check BOMs from vendor documents and SPIRs. Link shared parts to every asset that uses them.
Spares before the job
Find shortages before the job starts.
Check required parts against stock across sites and open orders. Flag critical equipment with no spares and alternatives available at another plant.
Part identification
Find the code for the part in front of you.
Match a photograph of a part or nameplate to its material code and datasheet.
Shelf life & preservation
Catch stored spares nearing expiry.
Flag shelf-life items approaching expiry and missed preservation work on stored spares.
Looking ahead
From a missing spare to a transfer in time.
With inventory and maintenance schedules connected across sites, Raven could help arrange available stock around the work that needs it.
A scenario to explore with your team.
A job needs a bearing
Identify the specified part and when it will be needed.
Another site has stock
Check that the part matches and that transferring it would leave sufficient cover.
Propose the transfer
Bring the receiving date and transport options to the materials team.
Confirm arrival before the job
Follow the approved transfer through to receipt and reservation.
