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Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Supplies (MRO)

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Definition: MRO items are used in production and plant maintenance and can be items such as maintenance supplies, spare parts, and consumables used in the production process. These items can be either valuated or non valuated and depending on the value of the items, no physical inventory is performed.
Examples:
MRO items include oils, lubricants, gloves, safety equipment and cleaning products.

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