Automated Support for Maintenance Management in High Technology Industry

Advancing technology in industrial equipment is straining the ability of maintenance organizations to keep pace. Several examples of computer-aided maintenance concepts which reduce dependence upon individuals and provide for accumulation and recall of experience are offered. Attention is directed to those areas of maintenance which are infrequently served by corporate programs. The suggested methods require only simple computing systems and programs. They can be implemented and operated by maintenance engineers and supervisors. Planning tools are provided to assist managers in guiding the direction of the maintenance.