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Introduction
Ever arrive at a job only to discover critical parts are missing? You're not alone. When maintenance teams rush to schedule work without confirming parts availability, the result is predictable: wasted time, frustrated technicians, and equipment downtime that could have been avoided.
The Kitting Gate Principle
The "kitting gate" is a simple yet powerful concept: no work order proceeds to the weekly schedule without verified material availability. Period. This creates a natural quality gate that prevents scheduling work destined to fail.
When you implement a strict kitting gate:
Technicians spend more time working and less time hunting for parts
Equipment downtime decreases as jobs get completed on the first attempt
Planning quality improves as material gaps are identified before work starts
Schedule compliance rises dramatically (often by 25-40%)