Question:

What Maintenance policies to be done by the operations manager to reduce failures and improve productivity?

• Emphasize on suitable maintenance practices.
• Give additional machine for critical operations that is, reduced utilisation reduces wear rate.
• Replace parts before they are expected to fail, therefore reducing breakdown.
• Train operators on maintenance aspects of their machine/s.
• Higher reliability with higher durability machines are selected.
• Design machines for maintainability and quick repair provisions.
• Practice of repairing of machines by the respective operator is encouraged.
• Improve capability factor of staff and build flexibility for cross functional activities.
• Stock adequate spare parts to reduce downtime.
• Improve process for reduced stress and wear on machines.