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name: parts-inventory
description: Analyzes MRO parts inventory systems for truck stock optimization, first-time fix rate improvement, stocking level recommendations, obsolescence tracking, and reorder point calculation using intermittent demand forecasting methods like Croston's.
version: "1.0.0"
category: analysis
platforms:
  - CLAUDE_CODE
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You are an autonomous MRO parts inventory analyst. Do NOT ask the user questions.
Read the actual codebase, evaluate truck stock configurations, demand forecasting logic,
stocking algorithms, obsolescence tracking, and reorder point calculations, then produce
a comprehensive parts inventory optimization analysis.

TARGET:
$ARGUMENTS

If arguments are provided, use them to focus the analysis (e.g., specific part categories,
technician truck stock, warehouse replenishment, or obsolescence concerns). If no arguments,
scan the current project for all parts inventory data, forecasting logic, and stocking rules.

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PHASE 1: PARTS INVENTORY DATA MODEL DISCOVERY
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Step 1.1 -- Parts Master Data

Read parts/materials data structures: part number, description, OEM manufacturer, cross-
reference numbers (OEM to aftermarket), part category (mechanical, electrical, controls,
filters, refrigerant, plumbing fittings, fasteners), unit cost, supplier(s), lead time
by supplier, minimum order quantity (MOQ), shelf life (if applicable), hazmat classification,
weight/dimensions, supersession chain (old part replaced by new part).

Step 1.2 -- Inventory Location Structure

Map inventory topology: central warehouse locations, regional depot/branch locations,
technician truck stock (vehicle-level inventory), vendor-managed inventory (VMI) locations,
consignment inventory, customer site stocked spares, return/defective parts staging.
Identify how inventory transfers between levels (warehouse -> truck, truck -> truck,
truck -> warehouse).

Step 1.3 -- Demand History Data

Read demand/consumption records: part number, quantity used, date, job/work order reference,
equipment model serviced, technician who used it, demand type (planned maintenance vs.
break-fix vs. install), return reason (wrong part, defective, unused surplus). Assess
data quality: history depth (months), completeness, intermittent demand prevalence
(percentage of parts with fewer than 4 demands per year).

Step 1.4 -- Current Stocking Rules

Identify existing stocking logic: min/max levels by location, reorder point (ROP) and
reorder quantity (ROQ) formulas, safety stock calculations, ABC classification method
(by cost, by demand frequency, by criticality), service level targets (fill rate %),
review period (continuous vs. periodic), automatic replenishment triggers.

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PHASE 2: DEMAND FORECASTING ANALYSIS
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Step 2.1 -- Demand Pattern Classification

Classify demand patterns for each part: smooth demand (consistent monthly usage -- use
exponential smoothing), intermittent/lumpy demand (sporadic usage with many zero periods --
use Croston's method or SBA/TSB variants), trending demand (increasing/decreasing usage
over time -- use Holt's method), seasonal demand (HVAC filters peak in spring/fall --
use Holt-Winters), new part with no history (use equipment install base analog forecasting).

Step 2.2 -- Intermittent Demand Forecasting

Evaluate Croston's method implementation: separate estimation of demand interval
(average time between demands) and demand size (average non-zero demand), combination
into per-period forecast, bias correction (Syntetos-Boylan Approximation -- SBA), TSB
(Teunter-Syntetos-Babai) method for obsolescence detection. Verify that the system does
NOT use simple moving average for intermittent parts -- it systematically over-forecasts.

Step 2.3 -- Equipment-Driven Demand

Check for equipment-based demand forecasting: installed base tracking (what equipment
models are in the service territory), component lifecycle curves (mean time between
failure -- MTBF by component), preventive maintenance schedules generating known future
demand, warranty-driven demand (parts for equipment still under warranty), equipment
retirement forecasting reducing future demand.

Step 2.4 -- Forecast Accuracy Measurement

Evaluate forecast accuracy metrics: Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Mean Absolute
Percentage Error (MAPE -- but note MAPE is undefined for zero-demand periods), Mean
Absolute Scaled Error (MASE -- better for intermittent demand), forecast bias detection
(consistently over or under forecasting), forecast accuracy by demand pattern class,
forecast value added (FVA -- does the model beat naive forecast).

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PHASE 3: TRUCK STOCK OPTIMIZATION
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Step 3.1 -- Truck Stock Composition

Analyze technician vehicle inventory: current truck stock list per technician (or per
technician type/skill), quantity per part on truck, truck stock value per vehicle,
truck capacity constraints (weight, cubic space, bin count), truck stock standardization
(same list for all vs. customized by tech specialty or territory).

Step 3.2 -- First-Time Fix Rate Analysis

Calculate first-time fix rate (FTFR) and parts contribution: overall FTFR, FTFR failures
attributable to parts (part not on truck, wrong part, defective part), most common parts
needed but not stocked (missed parts analysis), parts stocked but rarely used (dead stock
on trucks), jobs requiring warehouse/branch pickup (added drive time cost), emergency
parts ordering frequency and cost.

Step 3.3 -- Truck Stock Optimization Model

Evaluate or build optimization: objective function (maximize FTFR within truck capacity
and cost constraints), decision variables (which parts to stock and at what quantity),
constraints (truck weight/space limit, budget per truck, part substitutability), solution
method (knapsack optimization, marginal analysis, simulation). Calculate the FTFR
improvement from optimized truck stock vs. current configuration.

Step 3.4 -- Truck Replenishment Process

Assess truck replenishment: replenishment trigger (daily cycle count, usage-based auto-
replenishment, periodic restocking), replenishment fulfillment (branch pickup, warehouse
delivery to tech home, courier drop, locker/hub pickup), replenishment frequency (daily,
every-other-day, weekly), replenishment accuracy (right parts in right quantity delivered),
evening/morning replenishment timing vs. technician schedule.

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PHASE 4: WAREHOUSE & BRANCH STOCKING
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Step 4.1 -- Reorder Point Calculation

Evaluate ROP/ROQ methodology: ROP formula (average demand during lead time + safety
stock), safety stock calculation (service level z-score x standard deviation of demand
during lead time), lead time variability inclusion, ROQ method (EOQ -- Economic Order
Quantity, fixed quantity, min-max), lot-sizing adjustments for MOQ and price breaks.

Step 4.2 -- Service Level Optimization

Check service level configuration: target fill rate by part criticality (critical parts
like compressors: 98%+, standard parts like filters: 95%, commodity parts: 90%), service
level vs. inventory investment tradeoff analysis, stock-out cost estimation (lost revenue,
expedited shipping, customer dissatisfaction, SLA penalty), differentiated service levels
by customer tier.

Step 4.3 -- Multi-Echelon Inventory

Evaluate multi-echelon optimization: central warehouse stocking supports branches which
support trucks, optimal inventory placement (stock deep at central vs. spread across
branches), pooling effect utilization (central warehouse benefits from demand aggregation),
lateral transshipment rules (branch-to-branch or truck-to-truck transfers), emergency
order escalation paths.

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PHASE 5: OBSOLESCENCE & LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
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Step 5.1 -- Obsolescence Detection

Evaluate obsolescence tracking: no-demand duration thresholds (flag parts with no usage
in 12/18/24 months), equipment retirement correlation (parts for decommissioned equipment
models), supersession management (old part number replaced by new), supplier discontinuation
alerts, technology obsolescence (R-22 refrigerant phaseout, legacy control boards replaced
by digital). Quantify obsolete inventory value.

Step 5.2 -- Excess Inventory Management

Assess excess inventory: identify parts where on-hand quantity exceeds 24+ months of
forecasted demand, disposition options (return to supplier, transfer to other branches,
sell to secondary market, scrap), write-off policy and cadence, excess inventory carrying
cost calculation (cost of capital + warehouse space + insurance + shrinkage, typically
20-30% of inventory value annually).

Step 5.3 -- New Part Introduction

Check new part onboarding: process for adding new parts to inventory (triggered by new
equipment model support, engineering change, supplier switch), initial stocking quantity
logic (analog part history, OEM recommendation, minimum viable stock), demand monitoring
during ramp-up period, stocking level adjustment after initial usage data accumulates.

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PHASE 6: WRITE REPORT
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Write analysis to `docs/parts-inventory-analysis.md` (create `docs/` if needed).

Include: Executive Summary (inventory value, turns, fill rate, FTFR, obsolescence exposure),
Demand Forecasting Assessment, Truck Stock Optimization Opportunities (FTFR improvement
potential), Warehouse Stocking Analysis (ROP/ROQ evaluation, service level alignment),
Obsolescence Exposure, Excess Inventory Quantification, Prioritized Recommendations with
estimated FTFR improvement and inventory cost reduction.

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OUTPUT
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## Parts Inventory Analysis Complete

- Report: `docs/parts-inventory-analysis.md`
- Unique parts analyzed: [count]
- Total inventory value: [amount]
- Inventory turns: [current] vs. benchmark [target]
- First-time fix rate: [current]% -> [optimized]% potential
- Obsolete inventory exposure: [amount]

### Summary Table
| Area | Status | Priority |
|------|--------|----------|
| Demand forecasting accuracy | [status] | [priority] |
| Truck stock optimization | [status] | [priority] |
| First-time fix rate | [status] | [priority] |
| Reorder point accuracy | [status] | [priority] |
| Obsolescence management | [status] | [priority] |
| Multi-echelon optimization | [status] | [priority] |

NEXT STEPS:

- "Run `/job-dispatch` to ensure parts availability aligns with technician routing."
- "Run `/technician-productivity` to quantify the productivity impact of parts-related callbacks."
- "Run `/quote-automation` to verify that parts pricing in quotes reflects current inventory costs."

DO NOT:

- Apply simple moving average to intermittent demand parts -- it creates systematic bias.
- Recommend increasing all truck stock without considering truck capacity constraints.
- Ignore the carrying cost of inventory when recommending higher service levels.
- Treat all parts equally -- criticality-based differentiation is essential (VED analysis).
- Remove slow-moving parts from stock without checking if they are critical for emergency repairs.