preventive maintenance

This work analyzes both profile and role of the maintenance man within the framework of current and future developments in the maintenance function. In times when other company functions are subject to automation, robotics and tend to the elimination of people at the worksite, maintenance appears as a typically human task that makes an irreplaceable contribution to modern companies' competitiveness.

We have studied the conceptual and organizational references that now determine the maintenance function as well as current trends and concluded upon the requirements that the maintenance professional must fulfill in order to do his job effectively, i.e., as stated in the definition of the maintenance function, to assure company competitiveness.

by Krzysztof (Kris) Goly

Over the last decade, there has been a general consensus throughout the industry that modern maintenance and plant asset management require the implementation of predictive maintenance techniques. In most instances, predictive technologies are implemented in the form of a Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program.  PdM programs are designed and implemented through various approaches.  This article presents a business-based approach that has been utilized successfully by Siemens throughout the world and across various industries.

Continuous improvement is a broad term used frequently in today's business world. Most companies strive for continual improvements in their processes but many come up short when it comes to actually making sustainable gains. Outside consultants typically do a very good job of bringing the continuous improvement process into a facility and there are times when their services should be employed. The subject of this paper on the other hand attempts to expose the various steps involved, should a company choose to conduct such an event in house using their own personnel. Nearly every company in the world stands to benefit from a well focused continuous improvement event utilizing an in-house facilitator.