Planned
Demand, purchasing, and lead-time visibility
Supply Chain Management
Software module
Supply Chain Management for aviation MRO
A part has two identities, technical and commercial. SAM holds both: aircraft maintenance procurement, rotable and consumable inventory, certificate and shelf-life control, and parts issue, aligned with SAM work orders and Part 145 execution.
Parts Control
Rotables, consumables, and shelf-life tracking
Supplier Visibility
Vendor management with quotes and lead times
Cost Tracking
Purchase orders, invoicing, and budget oversight
Why material flow control matters
Part availability directly affects aircraft downtime and maintenance scheduling. Without connected inventory and procurement, teams face AOG situations, expired parts, and documentation gaps.
- Disconnected purchasing creates lead-time surprises and AOG pressure
- Certificate and shelf-life gaps cause audit findings
- Unlinked stock records break maintenance traceability
Module scope
Core software controls in Supply Chain Management
SAM Supply Chain Management is built for aviation workshops and CAMO teams that need purchasing, stores, and issuing to stay in step with planned and unplanned maintenance. Forecast from maintenance demand, control stock with full traceability for regulators, and release materials to the line with confidence.
Demand and Purchase Control
Forecast demand, manage inquiries, and execute purchase orders with lead-time awareness.
Inventory and Certification State
Track batch, shelf-life, certificates, and quarantine status across all stocked materials.
Material Issue Outputs
Link part issuance and usage directly to maintenance work scope and traceable records.
Connect your material flow to maintenance
See how procurement, inventory, and parts issue integrate with work orders and aircraft records.
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Key capabilities in Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Track parts across locations with full certificate, batch, and shelf-life visibility.
- Monitor rotable and consumable stock levels
- Track shelf life and certificate expiry
- Manage quarantine and release status
Purchase Management
Handle procurement from demand through receipt with vendor and cost tracking.
- Create RFQs and manage vendor quotes
- Execute purchase orders with approval workflow
- Track goods receipt and invoice matching
Sales Management
Quotes, sales orders and invoices, without typing anything twice.
- The invoice is built from the work order, never retyped.
- Cost, price and gross profit sit on the same row.
- Work done but not yet billed is never out of sight.
Platform capabilities
Supply Chain Feature Library
Explore SAM features for aviation inventory management, MRO purchasing, vendor quotes, goods receipt, quarantine, certificate tracking, and traceable issue to aircraft and work orders.
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Demand
Forecast future part demand based on maintenance plans and usage.
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Minimum Stock Quantities
Define minimum stock levels and get visibility when inventory drops below set limits.
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Inquiries
Create and track supplier inquiries for pricing, availability, and lead times.
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Supplier Management
Maintain supplier records, approvals, and performance history.
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Lead Time Tracking
Track supplier lead times to support planning and reordering decisions.
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Purchase Order Management
Create, issue, and track purchase orders for parts and services.
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Goods Receipt and Inspection
Receive parts into stock and record inspection and acceptance results.
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Part Certification Management
Validate and link certifications (Form 1, 8130, etc.) to received parts.
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Batch Tracking
Track batch-controlled parts and materials.
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Shelf-Life Tracking
Track expiration dates for consumables and shelf-life controlled items.
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Unserviceable / Quarantine Stock
Segregate and track unserviceable or quarantined materials.
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Stock Location Management
Manage multiple warehouses, bins, and storage locations.
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Stock Movement History
Maintain full traceability of inventory movements.
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Inventory Adjustment Control
Record and approve stock adjustments with audit trail.
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Alternates
Manage approved part alternates.
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Parts Reservation and Allocation
Reserve and allocate parts for future or active work orders.
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Quotations
Create quotations for part sales, services, and work orders.
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Customer-Specific Pricing
Apply customer-specific price agreements or discounts.
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Price History Tracking
Track purchase and sales price changes over time.
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Sales Order Invoices
Generate invoices for sold parts and services.
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Work Order Invoices
Create invoices directly from completed work orders.
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Cost Allocation
Allocate material costs to work orders, aircraft, or customers.
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Cost Monitoring (Stock)
Monitor stock value, cost changes, and inventory valuation.
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Custom Report Capabilities
Build reports using your own data, filters, and layouts.
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Authority / Customer Access (Read-only or Limited)
Provide controlled access for authorities or customers during audits.
FAQ
What does aviation supply chain software manage?
Aviation supply chain software manages procurement, inventory, and parts issue for maintenance operations. It covers rotable and consumable stock, certificate and shelf life tracking, purchase orders, and vendor management, all connected to work orders and continuing airworthiness records.
Can it track shelf life and certificates for aviation parts?
Yes. The system tracks certificates such as Form 1 and 8130 documents, shelf life expiry, batch data, and quarantine status for every stocked item, so only compliant, traceable parts are released to maintenance.
How does supply chain management connect to maintenance work orders?
Parts issue and usage are linked directly to work order scope, so material consumption, cost, and traceability stay connected to the maintenance event and the aircraft or component record.
Can the system manage purchase orders and vendor quotes?
Yes. Teams can create inquiries, compare vendor quotes, issue purchase orders with an approval workflow, and match goods receipt against invoices, all within the same system used for stock and maintenance planning.
Does supply chain management support Part 145 traceability requirements?
Yes. Certificate validation, batch tracking, and parts issue records are built to support Part 145 traceability, giving auditors a documented chain from procurement through installation.
Can it forecast part demand from maintenance plans?
Yes. Demand is forecast from planned and unplanned maintenance activity, helping teams order ahead of need and reduce AOG risk from missing parts.
