The term "Part Department" refers to a specific area within an organization that is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects related to parts, components or materials used in manufacturing processes. This can include tasks such as inventory management, procurement, quality control, and logistics. The goal of the Parts department is to ensure that there is an adequate supply of high-quality components available for use in production, while minimizing costs and reducing downtime due to material shortages or defective parts. In some organizations, this function may also be referred to as "Materials Management" or "Purchasing".