Conference ..Purchase vs refurbish

[spudfan]

Have a look at this. Irish Rail will be among the participants.

http://www.fleet-procurement-refurbishment-congress.com/4/speakers/142/aisling-norton/

 

Here's the program of events.

Day 1 Focus - Procurement

• How to decide if to buy new stock, renovate or lease
• Successful new stock procurement strategies
• Considering maintenance and spare parts during the procurement phase.
• Project management to stay in time and on budget
• Ensuring your new fleet procurement strategy delivers value for money over the whole life cycle

Day 2 Focus: Renovation

• How to decide what works need doing
• Successful renovation strategies including outsourcing versus in-house
• Identifying the most cost effective options for life extension
• Ensuring the supply chain can deliver on refurbishments at the optimal price & quality
• Managing obsolescence during the second life of trains
• http://www.fleet-procurement-refurbishment-congress.com/?utm_source=Railway-Gazette&utm_medium=E-Blast&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0