We hope you enjoy this collection of articles on planned maintenance, preventive maintenance and productivity.
An Introduction to Planned Maintenance -defines planned maintenance, and outlines departmental responsibilities when implementing a planned maintenance system.
Why Planned Maintenance? -discusses why planned maintenance is essential.
The Connection Between Maintenance and Production -discusses the important role maitnenance plays in production.
Maintenance Productivity -discusses how employee productivity affects a maintenance program, and offers suggestions for gauging productivity and conducting work sampling.
Maintenance Backlog Management -outlines an effective approach towards maintenance and work order backlog management.
The Truths -lists ten basic truths that impact any maintenance program.
PM Work Sheets -discusses PM work sheets, and gives an example of how to create an effective one.
PM Work Sheet Tips -lists eight important points to remember when creating effective PM work sheets.
Maintenance Management & The Electrical Effort - gives simple tips for making electrical maintenance part of a total preventive maintenance program.