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Fix the dreaded “Weekly Scheduling Meeting&#…
Most organizations that use a weekly cycle for organizing maintenance work include a “scheduling meeting” as part of this process. Some are very effective and very short, many others are not but they could
May 13, 2017
Work Order Coding
Related article – “Database management principles” One advantage of a maintenance computer over a paper-based work management system is its ability to filter and sort work orders in many different ways. If the necessary
May 13, 2017
Union-management relations and and their impact on…
I need to preface this article by explaining my attitude towards unions. I have never been a union member, and have spent a great deal of my time as a manager across the
May 13, 2017
Scheduling – why is it so difficult?
Unlike planning, scheduling involves many people, coordinates many different, independent jobs and determines when each of these jobs will be done and by whom (see “Planning and scheduling – what are they“?). During our
May 13, 2017
Organization principles
There are many different ways to organize the people who carry out maintenance work. Any organization structure will provide good results if the right people fill the key positions on the organization chart,
May 13, 2017
How much does a tradesperson really cost?
Related articles: The maintenance cost-reduction conundrum Why bother to measure maintenance costs? Hiring a tradesperson is something that should not be taken lightly. As with any other employee, the value that the new
May 10, 2017