The ongoing supply chain crisis has exposed the fragility of global supply chains and the need for more resilient supply chain practices. For companies that rely on equipment that need a consistent supply of lubricant, it is crucial to employ greater planning of their lubrication management inventory. With longer lead times and even unavailability of lubricants in some situations, it is important to optimize the lubricants used, inventory levels, and programmatic difficulties that result in higher lubricant usage.