Title :
Using reliability-centered maintenance to support corporate TQM objectives
Author :
Smith, Anthony M. ; Hinchcliffe, G.R. ; Wojtisek, Joseph E. ; Voehl, Frank W.
Author_Institution :
AMS Associates, Saratoga, CA, USA
Abstract :
This work shows how the basic structure of a quality improvement program (QIP) can delineate an optimization of preventive maintenance programs where large and complex plants and/or systems are an integral part of the ultimate product (or its development and manufacture). Total quality management (TQM) is discussed. An example demonstrates its application at a utility. The role of preventive maintenance in availability is also examined
Keywords :
maintenance engineering; quality control; reliability; availability; preventive maintenance; quality improvement program; reliability-centered maintenance; total quality management; Consumer products; Customer satisfaction; Degradation; Electronics industry; Maintenance; Manufacturing; Metal product industries; Metals industry; Total quality management; Yarn;
Conference_Titel :
Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, 1991. Proceedings., Annual
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-661-6
DOI :
10.1109/ARMS.1991.154422
