Lecture operations management chapter 14s jit and lean operations

Explain the importance of maintenance in production systems 2.. Describe the range of maintenance activities 3.. Discuss preventive maintenance and the key issues associated with it 4..

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1. Explain the importance of maintenance in production systems

2. Describe the range of maintenance activities

3. Discuss preventive maintenance and the key issues associated with it

4. Explain breakdown maintenance and name the key issues associated 

with it

5. State how the Pareto phenomenon pertains to maintenance decisions

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All activities that maintain facilities and equipment in 

good working order so that a system can perform as 

intended

Maintenance activity categories:

Buildings and grounds

Equipment maintenance

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operating condition:

1. Avoid production or service disruptions

2. Not add to production or service costs

3. Maintain high quality

4. Avoid missed delivery dates

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Breakdown maintenance

Dealing with breakdowns or problems when they occur

 Proactive:

Preventive maintenance

Reducing breakdowns through a program of lubrication, 

adjustment, cleaning, inspection, and replacement of worn parts

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the associated costs

 Loss of output

 Idle workers

 Schedule disruption

 Injuries

 Damage to other equipment, products, or facilities

 Repairs

 Inventories of spare parts

 Repair tools and equipment

 Repair specialists

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maintenance personnel and to avoid interference with 

operating schedules

1. The result of planned inspections that reveal a need for maintenance

2. According to the calendar (passage of time)

3. After a predetermined number of operating hours

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