A process for providing replacement electrical motors to a number of
disparate users that employ large, industrial electric motors for driving
electrical generators or other rotary equipment. The process comprises
providing a cooperative motor repair and replacement program and alliance
for the repair and replacement of the electric motors; ascertaining the
specifications and condition of the motors of each user who participates
in the program, and transferring the motors of each user to one or more
common climate-controlled storage locations, so that they will be in good
condition and available when required. Desirably, the inventory of the
user's own motors is supplemented by new motors in a sufficient quantity
to satisfy the replacement motor requirements of all the users. To the
extent required, an inventory is maintained of transition bases that are
used to position a replacement motor so that it matches the
specifications of the driven apparatus. The replacement motors and
transition bases of the alliance serve to supply the needs of all of the
members of the alliance, so that each member of the alliance does not
have to maintain a complete inventory of replacement motors. Desirably,
motor removal is accomplished at the same time that the replacement motor
is transferred to the user's location, enhancing the speed of motor
exchange, and minimizing inventory requirements.