Planning and Scheduling in Maintenance
Managing the Complete Maintenance Workflow
From chaos to control with the 9-step workflow process. Hands-on tool time increases by 80% and the number of work orders completed right first time rises by 90%.
Who Is This Book For
This book is written for everyone involved in organizing and executing maintenance work:
- Maintenance planners — who want to take control of the workflow
- Maintenance coordinators — moving from ad-hoc to structured operations
- Work preparers — looking to professionalize their process
- Maintenance managers — who want to bring structure to their organization
- Maintenance technicians — who understand why good planning is essential
What You Will Learn
This book covers the complete 9-step workflow process that every maintenance activity follows, from first request to final evaluation:
The 9-Step Process
From work notification to close-out — each step covered thoroughly with practical tools, checklists, and decision trees you can apply immediately.
Intake and Authorization
How to correctly register, prioritize, and authorize work notifications. Distinguishing between breakdown, preventive work, modification, and project.
Effective Planning
From long-term capacity planning to daily work lists. Accounting for availability of people, materials, and equipment.
Technical Work Preparation
Task analysis, material and tool lists, work instructions, and safety analysis — preventing technicians from stopping halfway because something is missing.
Coordination and Execution
Daily kick-off meetings, permit management, and communication protocols that keep maintenance work on track.
Evaluation and Learning
Closing the loop: feedback, KPI measurement, and continuous improvement built into the workflow.
Practical Information
Format & Specifications
Paperback: 6 × 9 inch (15.24 × 22.86 cm)
Pages: 130
Language: English
Publisher: Vulcanus Press
Year: 2025 / 2026
Publication Details
ISBN: 9789083616629
Series: The Reliability Framework
Volume: 2 of 9
Kindle: Available now on Amazon
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