# SDI

> SDI manages maintenance, repair, and operations parts supply chains for asset-intensive organizations, combining procurement, parts data, ZEUS software, supplier coordination, and hands-on storeroom operations. Founded in Philadelphia in 1971, it now lists Jacksonville, Florida as its headquarters and serves customers across North America. Architect Equity acquired the company in March 2026.

- **Founded:** 1971
- **Headquarters:** Jacksonville, United States
- **Products:** ZEUS, Integrated Parts Management, MRO as-a-Service, Storeroom and Warehouse Management, Master Data Management and Analytics
- **Notable:** Established its first on-site In-Plant Store program in 1980., In a 2014 unnamed-brewer case study, SDI reported 7%-10% annual savings and nearly $8 million in obsolete inventory eliminated., In a 2014 confectionery case study, SDI reported eight sites implemented in under six months and first-year net savings exceeding a 10.5% target.

## Products & services

- **ZEUS** — Cloud-based MRO procurement and supply chain platform with catalogs, approval workflows, inventory visibility, ordering, transaction processing, and analytics.
- **Integrated Parts Management** — Connects facilities maintenance parts procurement, supplier management, data, and mobile ordering across multiple locations.
- **MRO as-a-Service** — Managed MRO supply chain services combining specialist teams, centralized processes, and technology.
- **Storeroom and Warehouse Management** — On-site receiving, stocking, issuing, inventory control, and storeroom process management.
- **Master Data Management and Analytics** — Cleanses and standardizes parts records and connects inventory, purchasing, and work-order information.
- **Supply Chain Cooperative** — Collective buying programs and negotiated supplier arrangements for plant and facilities maintenance organizations.
- **Fairmarkit Managed, powered by SDI** — Managed tail-spend sourcing combining Fairmarkit automation with SDI procurement expertise.
- **AIM - Adaptive Inventory Management** — Proprietary AI-driven MRO forecasting and stocking-recommendation platform, listed in the company’s 2026 history.
- **ZEUS PX** — Mobile parts ordering and truck-stock management app, listed as a 2026 launch in the company history.

## Achievements

- Established its first on-site In-Plant Store program in 1980.
- In a 2014 unnamed-brewer case study, SDI reported 7%-10% annual savings and nearly $8 million in obsolete inventory eliminated.
- In a 2014 confectionery case study, SDI reported eight sites implemented in under six months and first-year net savings exceeding a 10.5% target.
- Recognized on Spend Matters’ 50 to Watch list in 2016, according to SDI’s history.
- Announced a 2023 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Appointed Colin J. Drummond as General Counsel, overseeing legal strategy, risk, governance, compliance, and human resources.
- **2026-08** — An August 5 article introduced SDI AIM, its in-house inventory forecasting platform.
- **2026-03** — Architect Equity acquired SDI from LLR Partners; transaction terms were not disclosed.

## Links

- Website: https://www.sdi.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdi_2
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MROasAservice
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUaf1yOcKNcx4gTlgidqJfg

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Last updated: 2026-10-21