Michael Lamb | Field Service Next West

Michael Lamb

Michael Lamb

Director, Parts and Service Sales Acme Manufacturing
Michael Lamb

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:15 PM Track C: Panel: Flexibility as a Strategy: Balancing Repair, Rebuild, and Inventory Amid Uncertainty

Despite supply chains stabilizing post-pandemic, shifting trade policies and materials shortages are keeping service organizations on their toes, managing constant uncertainty is the new norm. The question is no longer how to prevent chaos, but how to adapt to it. This panel brings together OEMs and third-party service providers to discuss how they are building flexibility into their parts and repair strategies to minimize downtime, reduce waste and ensure continuity. Learn how to make smarter decisions about what to stock, when to rebuild, and how to use digital tools to turn unpredictability into a manageable variable.

Panelists will discuss how to:

  • Build agility into your parts and repair strategies to minimize the impact of disruptions
  • Balance rebuilding or refurbishing older equipment with stocking new parts to maintain uptime
  • Use predictive tools to anticipate needs and avoid overstocking or shortages
  • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration to keep service teams aligned when supply chains aren’t 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michael.

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