Michael V. Brown – författare

A good plan is good for business Breakdown maintenance still accounts for much of the time maintenance workers put in. Too often, the result is lost revenue, excessive downtime, and poor-quality repairs. This convenient, practical guide shows you how to develop a comprehensive planning and scheduling effort to ensure all resources are available when they are needed. You'll discover how to gather supportive data and build plans that will help you control maintenance costs and equipment downtime.* Make informed decisions about the most effective way to perform maintenance* Establish solid shutdown schedules* Set reasonable goals based on your budget* Understand a range of estimating and scheduling methods Structure a work order system that supports your plan* Allocate money, material, and labor resources for maximum productivity* Use multi-skill training to its best advantage* Formulate methods to identify the right work to be performed during a shutdown

Don't shut down by accident A carefully planned shutdown will improve your plant's safety and efficiency, while one that "just happens" can be disastrous. Developed from the author's highly successful seminars, this book takes you step by step through successfully managing production shutdowns. Identify what must be done, schedule equipment and staff, use project-management software, and save both dollars and downtime.* Prioritize needs and identify what can be accomplished within time and budget constraints* Determine whether outside help is required* Schedule the order and priority of projects* Learn to use CPM (Critical Path Methods) or PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique)* Plan for new or additional work that may arise during a shutdown* Report and document preparation and execution* Identify and record future needs the shutdown reveals