Maintenance is defined as, that function of production management that is concerned with the day to day problem of keeping

g physical plant in good working condition. It is an essential activity in every manufacturing firm because it is necessary to ensure the availability of the machines, buildings and services needed by other parts of organization for performancne of their function at an optimum return on investment in machines, materials and employees.

Ensure maximum plant availability by preventing unexpected breakdowns and by reducing shutdown periods. Maintenance of equipment at its rated productivity and original accuracy. Minimization of wear and tear to increase life of equipment

Eliminating unsafe conditions that cause accidents thereby ensuring safety of workmen Increase in productivity of machines through improvement and modification made during scheduled maintenance.

Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Predictive Maintenance

Corrective

Answers questions- What activities to be done, How and Why Knowledge base- clear knowledge about equipment Development of repair plan Planning for Maintenance crew- size, remuneration, supervision etc. Planning for Maintenance schedules

Part : Replaceable components, sub assembly, and assembly identical to and interchangeable with the item it is intended to replace. Also called spare or service part.
Spare

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that companies use to ensure that right spare part and resources are at the right place (where the broken part is) at the right time. Companies need to plan and align their spare parts inventory and workforce resources to achieve optimal customer satisfaction levels with minimal costs. Spare parts management indicators are Inventory record accuracy, cost of keeping inventory, critical spare parts stock out, turnover rate by part

goal is Zero Breakdown Places high value on: Team work Consensus building Continuous improvement
TPM

 Specific 1. 2. 3. 4.

actions of TPM require: Restoring equipment like a new equipment. Having operators involved in the maintenance of the equipment. Improving maintenance effectiveness and efficiency Training the labour force to improve upon their job skills

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Effective use of preventive and predictive maintenance technology.