Related activities include: maintain accurate records to prevent shortages and overstocks, source and purchase right parts and materials, forecast demand, organize and secure storage, quality control of parts, cost management, recordkeeping, preventative maintenance support. Analyze maintenance processes and work to improve efficiency and effectiveness, through the implementation of new technologies or methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Predictive Maintenance, root cause analysis, risk mitigation and proactive problem resolution.