Mike Ross | Field Service Next West

Mike Ross

Mike Ross

Principal Product Strategist Baxter Planning
Mike Ross

Mike has over three decades of service supply chain experience and has worked for Baxter Planning since 2000, currently as Principal Product Strategist, where he helps define the product direction of the best-in-class service parts planning and field service management suite of Baxter Planning products.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

2:45 PM Track C: Panel: Right Part, Right Time: Smarter Inventory Management Strategies to Maximize Uptime

Getting the right part to the right place at the right time is critical, not just for first-time fix rates, but for equipment uptime, technician efficiency, and overall service profitability. But in an era of fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, and tighter truck space, how do you build a smarter, more agile inventory management strategy? Panelists will discuss how service organizations are rethinking truck stock thresholds, spare part pools, and replenishment models to stay ahead of demand, and keep equipment running, including:

  • Determining optimal truck stock based on usage patterns, region, seasonality, and technician specialization without overloading
  • Balancing cost vs. coverage, making smart trade-offs between inventory carrying costs and service responsiveness
  • Defining price optimization strategies that align with customer value
  • Using AI, IoT, and connected systems to forecast parts usage and automatically trigger replenishment based on historical and predictive data
  • Identifying the KPIs to track to ensure your inventory strategy supports your uptime, cost, and service-level objectives 

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

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