Based on real-world experience this invaluable guide and reference tells
the whole story of maintenance planning from beginning to end in a
concise and easy-to-follow manner. Written by well-known professionals
this new edition focuses specifically on the preparatory tasks that lead
to effective utilization and application of maintenance resources in the
interest of the reliability essential to business objectives. It
comprehensively examines the job preparation process from job scoping
and planning, to determination of material requirements, estimation of
labor requirements and job duration, coordination of all involved
parties, and job scheduling. And it includes essential metrics for
measuring performance of all contributing functions. It is a vital
training document for planners, an educational document for those to
whom planners are responsible, and a valuable guide for those who
interface with the planning and scheduling function and are dependent
upon the many contributions of planning and scheduling operational
excellence.
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Expanded coverage of the proactive culture and environment that senior
management must nurture throughout the organization, and the essential
supportive roles of other functions essential to the preparatory
process.
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A new chapter that enumerates prerequisites to effective Planning,
Coordination and Scheduling.
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The Scheduling chapter has been expanded to include a debate comparing
two popular approaches to the scheduling and achievement of Schedule
Compliance.
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The Material Support chapter is significantly expanded.
