A Warehouse Full of Gold? How to Turn Surplus Parts into Profit

What should be done with tons of MRO Spare Parts lying idle in manufacturing warehouses? Sell them for a fraction of their value? Or perhaps turn them into real financial gains? The Automa.Net platform proves that the latter is possible, revolutionizing the market for industrial automation distributors and businesses selling surplus stock.

Excess inventory in the manufacturing sector is a common challenge due to the industry's nature. As Marcin Krzączkowski, CEO of Automa.Net, explains, machines are designed to order, and suppliers often require companies to purchase more components than they need, a practice known as Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ).

Additionally, surplus stock arises from:

• Order cancellations or changes in project specifications
• Bulk purchases for better pricing, leading to excess parts
• Evolving technological standards, making older automation parts obsolete
• Safety stock kept as a precaution against delivery delays

Despite the reasons, one thing remains the same: Industrial Spare Parts sitting in storage cost companies money instead of generating revenue. But what if there was a way to efficiently manage and sell surplus stock?

Orex Rotomoulding, a leader in rotational molding technology, faced challenges with surplus parts. They found an innovative solution through Automa.Net, a specialized automation parts supplier. As Sławomir Kocur, Procurement Specialist at Orex Rotomoulding, explains:

"We chose Automa.Net as a partner for selling our surplus inventory primarily because of its high efficiency and specialization in surplus stock trading. The team recognized that Automa.Net provides an intuitive tool that allows for easy sales and access to a broad base of potential buyers. Before making our decision, we considered several other platforms, but Automa.Net stood out for its flexibility, fast execution, and dedicated support for businesses."

Instead of letting surplus parts become a financial burden, Orex Rotomoulding successfully turned them into profit—without compromising on pricing or wasting time searching for buyers.

Automa.Net connects businesses with potential buyers across industries such as industrial automation distribution, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission. To maximize the value of surplus stock, the platform introduced a game-changing approach—selling directly from warehouses.

Here’s how they streamlined the process:

• Professional product presentation, including high-quality images and detailed descriptions
• Accurate pricing and competitive rates
• A strong marketing strategy using platforms like Facebook, Google, and Ceneo
• Seamless logistics management, from order confirmation to courier arrangements

"During the warehouse inventory process, our photographer was capturing images of parts. That same day, we received a call from a buyer interested in an item we had just listed. We sent the images, negotiated a fair price, and closed the deal within hours," recalls Marcin Krzączkowski.

With minimal effort from Orex Rotomoulding, the Automa.Net team handled logistics, ensuring a smooth transaction. Within the first week, surplus inventory worth €8,000 was sold—nearly five times what they would have earned through standard distribution channels.

The partnership between Orex Rotomoulding and Automa.Net highlights the power of innovative surplus stock management. Companies in the industrial sector no longer need to let valuable MRO spare parts go to waste.

"We would definitely recommend Automa.Net to other companies in the industry. This collaboration allows businesses to efficiently manage surplus stock, quickly clear out inventory, and reach a broad circle of potential buyers. The benefits include time savings, a simplified sales process, and greater transaction transparency. The platform also helps businesses increase profits by making better use of surplus inventory."

Will other businesses follow Orex Rotomoulding’s lead? Time will tell. One thing is clear—those who act fast in leveraging surplus stock will reap the most benefits!

Idle surplus stock doesn’t have to be a financial burden. With Automa.Net’s Surplus Auctions, you can effortlessly reach buyers looking for automation parts and industrial components. List your excess inventory today and transform surplus into revenue!

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