Managing repairable spares
“Repairable” spares (sometimes called “rotating” or “rotable” spares) are parts or assemblies that are carried in the Maintenance storeroom and which are not automatically re-ordered when they are issued. They rotate through a cycle
The case for Standing Work Orders
Related articles – Why charge to work orders? There are options – Why bother to measure Maintenance costs? – Managing small Maintenance jobs Two kinds of work orders that do not cover a
Infrastructure Surveys
Our definition of “Maintenance” is “Ensuring that physical assets continue to do what they are designed to do in their present operating context”. For manufacturing plant and mobile equipment maintenance servicing and inspection activities are a
Closing work orders
A well-managed work order backlog is essential for the efficient management of maintenance work. One of the common problems that make this difficult, and one which managers should manage, is a lack of
The “Zero-stock”catalogue and its powe…
Its often said that “Maintenance runs on its stores”, and it is largely true. However, while its not economical to stock everything that Maintenance uses (see “What parts should be in your Maintenance Stores“)
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
Why charge maintenance to work orders? There are o…
Most companies charge all transactions related to maintenance work to work orders. These transactions include purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials and contract labour, Storeroom issues and maintenance labour. This article questions