what is mro

MRO stands for maintenance, repair, and operations. It refers to all the activities needed to keep a companys facilities and production processes running smoothly. MRO includes routine maintenance and repair of production machinery, as well as everyday activities such as cleaning and obtaining office supplies. MRO inventory comprises the consumable materials, equipment, and supplies needed for maintenance, repair, and operations activities. The marine and air transportation, offshore structures, industrial plant and facility management industries depend on MRO, including scheduled or preventive paint maintenance programs to maintain and restore coatings applied to steel in environments subject to attack from erosion, corrosion, and environmental pollution. In the aviation industry, an MRO is an aircraft maintenance facility capable of performing required maintenance/inspection. MRO is an often overlooked but essential part of doing business, as it ensures facilities, equipment, systems, and tools are stocked, maintained, and safe to use.