Building a defensible inventory position ahead of a rail franchise handover

Metropolitan rail franchise operator. End-of-franchise obligations required a defensible position on inventory and fixed assets, while maintenance-critical spares had to keep supporting network reliability day to day.

• Reviewed inventory and fixed assets at end of franchise — position, valuation inputs and data quality
• Delivered inventory assessments across maintenance spares — health, stocking and obsolescence
• Established a recurring quarterly review cadence with management reporting

• Defensible end-of-franchise position on inventory and fixed assets
• Stocking and data-quality recommendations for maintenance spares
• Ongoing quarterly assessment program — a repeat engagement