The ADS MRO Truck

Posted on February 1, 2012
Filed in Industry News and Events

ADS MRO Truck

On Demand Tool Fulfillment for On Demand MRO Capabilities

Without an on-demand, readily available source for replacement tools, MRO personnel often waste valuable time locating or procuring tools. They must either engage a traditional military procurement process, or leave base to purchase tools at local retailers. As a result, equipment and vehicles are left awaiting maintenance or repair. Excessive downtime leaves training and deployed units vulnerable to equipment shortages. This means exercises or operations must proceed without critical equipment, resulting in unprepared personnel, decreased safety for deployed units, and a greater potential for mission failure.

To reduce downtime, ADS partners with the most trusted brands in the industry to support military and Federal customers with a wide variety of superior tools and supplies. ADS then makes these items readily available to personnel via the ADS MRO Truck. The ADS MRO Truck reduces the logistical footprint for MRO personnel by bringing tools and supplies directly to them on base – on demand. This decreases overhead cost through reduced procurement expenses, fewer vendors, decreased inventory carrying costs, and fewer on-base equipment shortages.

The ADS MRO Truck Offers:

Hand Tools
Corded & Cordless Power Tools
Pneumatic Tools
Consumables
Safety Equipment
Storage Solutions
TORQUE Kits: Custom Kitting Solutions

ADS MRO Truck carries a wide array of toolsfrom a variety of manufacturers

Fulfillment for MRO Capabilities

The ADS MRO Truck carries a wide array of tools available on demand to MRO base personnel. Unlike competitors that carry one brand of tools, ADS partners with a variety of manufacturers, including DeWalt, Apex, Proto, KD, GearWrench, Stanley, Blackhawk Tools, Mac, VIDMAR, Sperian, and more. With easy access to the newest tools on the market, personnel can replace outdated tools with more advanced alternatives to help get the job done better and faster. The tools on the MRO Truck support maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry and assembly, vehicle extrication, motor and drive train repair for up-armored vehicles, and much more. The truck provides tools to accomplish military missions and keep MRO operations running smoothly in any environment.

Cost Effective Kitting Solutions

Buying tools piecemeal is not always cost effective. MRO personnel can work on site with ADS, a single vendor that leverages relationships with a wide array of manufacturers to deliver a custom kitting solution that meets MRO personnel specifications exactly. Once the kit design is complete, ADS purchases and inspects the MRO components, and assembles the kit for delivery.

Increased Productivity, Added Value

The ADS MRO Truck lowers financial costs by cutting out the middle-man. Unlike other MRO trucks that run on a “franchise” business model, MRO personnel never pay retail or a mark-up for tools purchased from ADS. The MRO Truck speeds procurement by showcasing tools directly to on-base locations and enabling personnel to purchase items from the truck using government-issue credit cards. Because personnel remain on-base and at work rather than shopping for tools off-base, MRO occurs faster, resulting in increased productivity and minimized equipment downtime.

ADS MRO Truck Benefits

The ADS MRO Solutions Truck is currently headquartered at Fort Bliss, Texas, serving all 44 motor pools and over 25,000 MRO personnel, as well as surrounding installations. The MRO Truck can also visit military and government installations all over the country to offer a wide array of MRO solutions.