Productivity and Reliability-Based Maintenance Management

by Matthew P. Stephens

This comprehensive reference book offers the latest and most up-to-date methodology for maintenance management. It provides a practical foundation in and understanding of the concepts and practices of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Management, a proactive asset and resource management strategy that is based on enhancing equipment reliability and overall enterprise productivity. This educational and practical guide stresses the departure from the wait-failure-emergency repair cycle that has plagued too many industries; instead, it emphasizes the fundamentals of a proactive and productive maintenance strategy--avert failure by avoiding it first. Relevant and real-world case studies used in every chapter focus on the importance of sound maintenance practices; this book incorporates technology, philosophy, and tools for proactive and productive maintenance strategy. A valuable reference or handbook for individuals responsible for industrial or plant maintenance. These include plant engineers, maintenance engineers, and maintenance supervisors.

318 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2003