When it comes to industrial operations, industrial maintenance costs are a necessary expense that should be factored into the overall cost of the product or service. Although it may appear to be an additional cost, it’s essential to remember that in the long run, maintenance is an investment. While it’s impossible to provide a universal … Read more
When we talk about quality in a service, we refer to the customer’s satisfaction with the product or service and its ability to meet their needs. When we talk about quality in maintenance, we define it as: maximum availability at minimum cost. The above concept covers everything related to the maintenance process in a company. … Read more
In every company there are indicators that serve to measure management and set goals. In maintenance management there are also such indicators. Although they can change according to the type of industry; here you will see the most used maintenance indicators. It is necessary to define the indicators to be used in the maintenance area, … Read more
What is RCM? Reliability Centered Maintenance RCM, which stands for Reliability Centered Maintenance, is a maintenance management philosophy that aims to ensure that assets or machines continue to perform their intended functions effectively. The philosophy relies on a functional analysis of the potential failures that may occur in a particular operational context. This analysis is … Read more
In the previous article, we talked about the levels that maintenance has. In the instrumental level of maintenance, there are all the real elements required to have a management and maintenance operation system. Therefore, CMMS information systems in maintenance are vital for a good maintenance management. Information is the core of maintenance, and it is … Read more
The 5S method is a productivity technique that originated in the Toyota factory in the 1960s. Its primary goal is to create well-organized and hygienic workplaces that facilitate better productivity and a healthier work environment. The 5S approach has gained widespread adoption across diverse industries, including hospitals, factories, service companies, educational institutions, and marketing offices. … Read more
Managing a workforce, whether staff or technicians, can be challenging for many companies. It comes with the added responsibility of providing labor benefits, training, and other extra benefits. Some companies opt to outsource these services or labor for economic reasons. However, outsourcing should not be viewed solely from a cost-saving perspective. When outsourcing, companies must … Read more
The continuous improvement or Kaizen is an advanced generic instrument that can be used in the maintenance process, leaving very good results for companies. The improvement process involves optimizing key production and maintenance factors through continuous analysis of activities and processes. This aims to reduce costs, improve productivity, increase profitability, and control and eliminate failures. … Read more
The failure analysis methodology has as purpose, to know the equipment completely to identify the components, systems and assemblies; to detect in a preventive or anticipated way any flaw or anomaly that affects the functionality of the equipment. The identification of such flaws, allows the subsequent elimination or minimization of the effects associated with those … Read more
Reliability is a crucial concept in maintenance management that every professional should understand. It refers to the frequency of failures an equipment experiences over time. A reliable equipment is one that does not fail, while an unreliable one is prone to constant breakdowns. Despite good design, assembly, maintenance, installation, and operation conditions, some equipment may … Read more