eMaint Enterprises, an industry leader in computerized material management (CMMS) and enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions, and E&R Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of MRO supplies and services, will host a free webinar on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM EDT informing organizations how they can adopt Lean Indirect Material Optimization (LIMO).

Moderated by Mr. David Bader, Director of National Accounts at E&R Industrial, this exclusive online event will address challenges associated with optimizing MRO items and critical spare parts. Lean Indirect Material Optimization (LIMO) establishes a framework for collaboration between members of a supply chain and the maintenance organizations they serve. Adopting LIMO can improve productivity in many critical areas of MRO operations, leading to reduced costs, greater efficiencies and increased uptime.

The webinar is free but requires advance registration. Register here:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/760360664

Attendees will gain insight, best practices, and recommendations pertaining to:

>> MRO Material, Critical Spares and Process Optimization
> PFEP (plan-for-every-part) item planning
> Work flow and value stream analysis
>> Maintenance Optimization
> Planned maintenance practices
> Predictive maintenance strategies
> Preventative maintenance techniques using condition monitoring
>> Supply Chain Optimization
> Inventory and asset management
> Why lean MRO systems are essential for Six Sigma organizations
>> Total Cost Optimization
> Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics
> Supplier cost improvement initiatives

About eMaint Enterprises, LLC
Established in 1986, eMaint is a recognized market leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). eMaint delivers a robust, fully configurable CMMS solution that enables organizations across the globe to manage and control maintenance and repair operations. eMaint has earned a reputation of becoming a market leader for providing comprehensive and affordable CMMS solutions. For more information about the company, please visit www.emaint.com.

About E&R Industrial, Inc.
Established in 1968, E&R Industrial, with annual sales exceeding $200 million, is one of the largest independently owned suppliers of facility maintenance and MRO products to businesses and institutions throughout North America. Through its highly integrated distribution network, including 17 regional distribution centers and dozens of on-site branches, E&R employees are experts at helping customers streamline their MRO operations. For more information about the company, please visit www.erindustrial.com.