10 Things to Know about Maintenance and Reliability

Kevin Ferreira • December 31, 2020

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) has established best practices and guidelines to improve maintenance and reliability practices in industries. Here are ten important things to know about maintenance and reliability following the SMRP guidelines:

Asset Management: Asset management is the process of optimizing the performance, reliability, and safety of an organization's assets throughout their lifecycle.
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM): RCM is a systematic approach to developing and implementing maintenance strategies that ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and systems.
Maintenance Strategy: Maintenance strategy involves developing a plan to ensure that assets are maintained in a way that is both cost-effective and meets the organization's goals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): KPIs are measurable indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance and reliability processes. Examples include equipment availability, downtime, and maintenance costs.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): RCA is a problem-solving technique used to identify the underlying cause of equipment failure or other issues. This helps to develop effective corrective actions.
Preventive Maintenance (PM): PM involves scheduling regular maintenance activities to prevent equipment failure and extend asset lifespan.
Condition Monitoring: Condition monitoring involves regularly assessing the health of equipment and systems to detect potential problems before they result in failures.
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA): FMEA is a structured approach to identifying potential equipment failure modes and their consequences. This helps to develop effective mitigation plans.
Continuous Improvement: Continuous improvement involves a continuous cycle of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating maintenance and reliability processes to optimize their effectiveness.
Safety: Safety is a top priority in maintenance and reliability processes. It is essential to identify potential safety hazards and implement effective controls to minimize risk.