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What Is Service Parts Logistics or Spare Parts Logistics?

Learn how Service Parts Logistics aids your customer after purchase

Service parts logistics, also known as spare parts logistics, focuses on supporting the life of a product after it has been sold to a customer. Simply put, it’s a way to manage spare parts and ensure they’re readily available in hopes of avoiding production delays or supply chain disruptions. If a component within a product fails, service parts logistics is the process that oversees the smooth and timely delivery of spare parts to resolve the issue.