In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current maintenance practices. What we’ve observed is that maintenance typically directly controls only about 10% of most losses from ideal production, and at most 30%. That said, excellence in maintenance practices is essential for a reliable plant. The maintenance function is particularly successful when that excellence is combined with a collaborative relationship with production.

The assessment consists of ten questions covering the use of criticality analysis, Pareto analysis and equipment histories, work management, planning and scheduling (they’re different), PM practices, including specificity based on failure modes and consequences, the level of operator involvement in caring for equipment, and whether a proactive mindset is prevalent. This session will provide a review of where you may need to focus attention in improving plant performance through better maintenance practices.