MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)

What does MRO stand for?

• Manufacturing Resource Operations
• Maintenance and Repair Organization
• Material Resource Optimization
• Maintenance, Repair, and Operations

Which of the following is an example of an MRO item?

• Raw materials for production
• Finished goods inventory
• Cleaning supplies
• Marketing brochures

Which of the following is NOT an MRO category?

• Facilities maintenance
• Inventory management
• Procurement
• Equipment repair

Which phase of the maintenance cycle involves identifying and diagnosing equipment issues?

• Corrective maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Inspection and assessment

What is the purpose of an MRO storeroom?

• To store finished goods
• To house equipment for repair
• To store and manage MRO inventory
• To conduct equipment inspections

Which MRO strategy focuses on addressing equipment issues before they occur?

• Reactive maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Emergency maintenance

What is the role of an MRO buyer?

• To oversee equipment repairs
• To manage MRO inventory
• To perform preventive maintenance
• To conduct facility inspections

Which of the following is an example of indirect MRO spend?

• Purchasing equipment parts
• Hiring maintenance staff
• Paying utility bills
• Investing in new machinery

What does the acronym CMMS stand for?

• Corrective Maintenance Management System
• Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Continuous Maintenance Monitoring System
• Centralized Maintenance Management Software

Which of the following is a key goal of MRO inventory management?

• Minimize equipment downtime
• Maximize production output
• Reduce labor costs
• Optimize marketing campaigns