Michael Preston

Streamlined RCM modernizes maintenance strategies, aligning with SAE JA1011-12 standards for maximum efficiency. This method, led by one or two experts focusing on specific facility segments, emphasizes a systematic approach to rapidly identify solutions. It's fundamentally collaborative, addressing seven critical RCM questions from understanding operational roles and failure modes to devising custom strategies that balance CBM and RTF. Key phases ensure a structured application: initial preparation sets the groundwork, risk analysis prioritizes efforts, function and failure recognition optimizes maintenance, and the crucial FMEA deepens understanding of failure prevention. The process wraps up with diligent post-analysis documentation and strategy implementation. Streamlined RCM's core strength lies in its strategic insight into systemic and operational hurdles, facilitating a maintenance evolution that significantly boosts reliability and performance.