KEY TAKEAWAYS
- PM optimization starts with clear goals: inspections should yield identical results from both seasoned and new technicians.
- Many PMs lack value—use metrics like PM/PdM yield to identify and improve or eliminate ineffective tasks.
- Aligning maintenance with planning and scheduling reduces downtime and prevents reactive repair chaos.
- Trimming bloated PMs and focusing on useful inspections can boost uptime, cut stress, and streamline production.
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