Computerized maintenance management system integrated with kanban for spare parts inventory management in hotel facilities

Abstract

Spare parts inventory management is a crucial part of the hotel maintenance sector. This study ex-amines the suitability of a new inventory management system by combining two strategic techniques, the Computerised Maintenance Management System and Kanban, for Sri Lankan hotel facilities. The current spare parts inventory practices of three five-star hotel facilities were evaluated using a case study method. Data were collected from maintenance division heads through semi-structured interviews, and the gathered data were analysed using manual content analysis. The proposed system's feasibility and practicality were further assessed by exploring expert opinions to address operational gaps and inefficiencies. The origins of this study, which evaluates a Computerised Maintenance Management System and Kanban integrated system for spare parts management in the context of Sri Lankan hotels, reveal a previously undisclosed side of the Sri Lankan hotel sector. The outcomes illustrate that integrating the Computerised Maintenance Management System with Kanban improves many criteria of spare part inventory management, including tracking accuracy stabilize maintenance workflows. In conclusion, the study demonstrates valuable practices for the Sri Lankan hotel in-dustry, addressing specific regional issues as well as industry needs.