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HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
During 1999 the Department of Trade & Industry supported a series of general entry level, maintenance awareness seminars to encourage industry to implement better maintenance practices. There were several observations and outcomes from these seminars.
- The majority of companies were still operating a breakdown maintenance or fire-fighting mode.
- There was a request by the majority of delegates for a library of detailed case studies that described the mistakes as well as the galmorous successes.
- The following was a general comment made by the delegates: "We know we have to do something, it is getting started that is the difficult part".
A book of case studies has now been compiled and is available.
THESE SUCCESS STORIES HAVE IDENTIFIED AND DEMONSTRATED THAT THE FOLLOWING ARE KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE PRACTICE.
- Having clear objectives at the start of the programme
- Maintenance has to be part of the business plan and include serious senior management involvement
- There has to be a team spirit; relevant and regular training; infinite patience; commitment
- Understanding that the technical input can be compled and that new, or additional, skills may be required for successful implementation of modern maintenance tools
- Be able to measure the benefits at all stages of the programme
- Understand the benefits that can be obtained from getting outside help?
If you wish to see a sample of one of these success stories click here.
Our next project has been to design a training package based upon the key requirements for success and for completion on site. This In-House Seminar has the following objectives:
- Examine the available options and the key success factors above, and identify which of these can be implemented in your organisation.
- Review the basic theory for task analysis, criticality assessment and workforce participation in a maintenance programme.
- An important part of the seminar will be to use your data, your plant items, and your problems (if you have any!!) to investigate how the success factors can be applied to your plant.
- Make it a team effort (this is the key factor in all case studies). It is important that you select the team!! eg Maintenance, Production, Finance, Engineering, Health and Safety etc
- Active participation and input from the group selected to help solve your maintenance problems.
SEMINAR PROGRAMME
It is expected that a two-day programme would contain the following sessions. Emphasis would be placed on sessions most relevant to your organisation's current position.
Session 1 - Getting Started
- Exercises to assess current position
Session 2 - Review of Case Studies
Session 3 - A Structured Approach to Task Selection
- Basics of RCM
- Simple exercises
- In-house example
- Adapting the system to suit your organisation
Session 4 - Criticality Assessment
- Basic theory
- In-House example
Session 5 - Getting the Best from People
- Basics of TPM
- OEE
- Current condition of plant
- Refurbish
- In-House example
Session 6 - Relevant Data Collection and Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- What problems do you have now?
Session 7 - What About the People Skills
- Current skills
- Required skills
- Single point instructions
Session 8 - Measuring Benefits
- AMIS audits
- Other indicators
- Setting targets and standards
- In-House example
Session 9 - Using CMMS Software
- All about recording data of value??
Session 10 - Final discussions and conclusions
- List key benefits and targets for your organisation
- A brief outline of how your organisation can move forward
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS SEMINAR?
If the answer to one or more of the following statements is "yes" then your company or organisation would definitely benefit from the in-house seminar desscribed above.
- Are you unclear about what it is you want or are trying to do?
- Do you still see Maintenance as something to be tolerated?
- Are you unsure what information or data is available, have doubts about its validity and seldom use it?
- Do you see measuring benefits as reducing labour and spares costs?
- Do you want to start saving money by operating your plant more effectively,
- Are you are still operating your plant in breakdown maintenance mode,
- Are you are about to start a maintenance improvement programme or are at the early stages of investigating the options,
DATA & VENUEBy arrangement
COST
As a guide, the basic 2-day course for a maximum of 5 people attending will cost £3950. (This includes the provision of the course leader and all course materials, but is exclusive of the course leader's hotel (if necessary), travelling and incidental expenses. An extra cost will also be incurred if a site visit is required prior to the course to discuss course structure,content, or any specific requirements).
Depending on the analysis of the questionnaire other options may be recommended. The costs of these options can be worked out on an individual company basis.
We have devised a simple questionnaire to help determine whether or not the programme would be relevant to your organisation. us for a copy.
Conference Communcation
Monks Hill
Tilford
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 2AJ
England
Telephone + 44 (0) 1252 783111
Facsimile + 44 (0) 1252 783143
e-mail info@maintenanceonline.co.uk
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