SkySelect, an AI-powered parts procurement platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Armac Systems, a specialist in aviation inventory optimisation.
The collaboration is designed to tackle one of aviation MRO’s most persistent supply chain challenges: connecting inventory planning with procurement execution. It aims to help operators and MRO providers understand not only what to buy, but also where, when, at what price and in what quantity.
Aviation operators and maintenance providers are under growing pressure to reduce working capital tied up in inventory, cut procurement costs and maintain the service levels needed to keep aircraft operational. Achieving all three has often meant relying on fragmented systems, manual processes and limited market visibility.
The partnership brings together Armac’s demand intelligence with SkySelect’s procurement execution capabilities. Armac’s platform supports real-time forecasting, inventory planning, optimisation and purchase requirement generation. SkySelect then converts those demand signals into procurement action through procure-to-pay workflows, dynamic contracting and market insights across a global supplier network.
Together, the companies say the integrated solution can deliver measurable gains in three key areas.
First, it can improve working capital by right-sizing inventory and reducing stock that ties up cash. Shorter lead times can also reduce safety stock requirements.
Second, it can lower spend by using market-driven sourcing and autonomous procurement to secure better pricing, lead times and logistics options, while automating the procurement process.
Third, it can improve service levels by ensuring the right part is available at the right time. Faster lead and process times can also reduce aircraft-on-ground risk.
Erkki Brakmann, CEO of SkySelect, said Armac has built a planning engine trusted by airlines and MROs. By combining Armac’s predictive intelligence with SkySelect’s market access and autonomous procurement, he said the companies are closing the loop on end-to-end optimisation.
Micheál Armstrong, CEO of Armac Systems, said customers have long asked for a seamless link between Armac’s inventory recommendations and procurement execution. He described SkySelect as the ideal partner to turn optimisation outputs into real-world results.
