Lubricant availability describes how reliably the required oils, greases and cleaners are available in the right quality, quantity and at the right time. Influencing factors include delivery times, minimum purchase quantities, seasonal fluctuations, raw material shortages, legal changes and customer approvals/qualifications. Good practice includes: defining safety and reporting stocks, sharing forecasts with suppliers, pre-qualifying alternative products and having clear conversion plans in place.
Shelf life and storage conditions are also important to ensure that stocks do not become obsolete. Vendor-managed inventory, consignment warehouses or framework agreements can help with critical applications. Transparent master data (item numbers, release stocks, batches) and clear labelling prevent mix-ups. The aim is to achieve a robust supply that prevents downtime, stabilises costs and reliably meets quality and compliance requirements.
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