MRO
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Maintenance, repair and operations |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Business & Finance, Transportation & Travel |
MRO has two meanings. It stands for Maintenance, repair and operations (logistics, supply chain & trade) or Maintenance, repair and overhaul (aviation).
Meanings of MRO at a glance
| # | MRO stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maintenance, repair and operations | Business & Finance › Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade |
| 2 | Maintenance, repair and overhaul | Transportation & Travel › Aviation |
1. Maintenance, repair and operations
Business & Finance · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade Abbreviations
Supplies and services used to keep facilities and equipment running rather than becoming part of a finished product, such as tools, spare parts, lubricants, safety gear and cleaning supplies.
Example: We consolidated MRO purchasing with one industrial distributor to cut costs.
Distributors such as Grainger and Fastenal specialize in MRO supplies. In aviation, MRO means maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft.
2. Maintenance, repair and overhaul
Transportation & Travel · Aviation Abbreviations
Aviation industry sector servicing aircraft, engines and components, from routine line checks to heavy C- and D-checks. Global aviation MRO is worth tens of billions of dollars a year, with major centers in the US, Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Example: The airline sent two A330s to an MRO in Malaysia for heavy checks this winter.
Heavy D-checks, done roughly every six to ten years, strip an airliner almost to its frame and can take one to two months. Airlines outsource much of this work to specialists such as Lufthansa Technik, ST Engineering and HAECO. In manufacturing, MRO also refers to maintenance supplies and spare parts purchasing.
Related abbreviations
More logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviations
- LTL – Less than truckload
- MAWB – Master air waybill
- MBL – Master bill of lading
- MPS – Master production schedule
- MRP – Material requirements planning
- MRP II – Manufacturing resource planning
- NMFC – National Motor Freight Classification
- NVOCC – Non-vessel operating common carrier
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