The type of relationship that exists between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) suppliers can vary greatly, depending on industry. In aviation, OEMs’ growing prominence in the MRO sector has fueled increased competition between the two, resulting in many MRO providers expanding their capabilities to include those traditionally offered by OEMs.
Food equipment manufacturers, in contrast, see MRO suppliers as a critical resource to keep their machines up and running. The two groups work closely together to optimize food production and worker safety in every plant.