Maintenance en Entreprise

Study Notes

Maintenance is one of three key technical functions in industry, alongside product development and production.
Maintenance strives for close collaboration with other company departments.
Figure 2-1 visually represents the interaction of a maintenance department with other departments within a company. This interaction is crucial for the technical function of maintenance.
Maintenance technicians interact with various departments, highlighting its integrated role within the company.

Effective maintenance performance is significantly influenced by its placement within the company's overall structure
The company structure allows for greater cooperation among functions, better technical support, and increased management interest in maintenance's operation.
Traditionally, maintenance is seen as a subordinate function to production (Figure 2-2).
A more modern approach positions maintenance as a key partner in equipment management (Figure 2-3).

Company organizational charts (organigrammes) visually represent the roles and responsibilities within an enterprise .
An organizational chart clarifies the tasks and interaction of each department as well as delineating the roles of various personnel.
The chart shows the structure and relationship between different departments.
A universal organizational chart that meets all situations doesn't exist as every company will have specific needs and peculiarities.
A generic organizational chart with five primary functions (Figure 2-4) is provided as a helpful and general standard for reference.
A good internal structure for the maintenance department allows for efficient performance.
The structure needs to be tailored to the needs, size and goals of the company.

Maintenance methodologies, scheduling, and execution should be well organized within a department for efficient performance.
A standard four-function organization is suggested (Figure 2-6).
Methods: Define the techniques and means of maintenance.
Scheduling: Coordinates the timing of maintenance tasks.
Execution: Carries out the planned maintenance tasks.
Administration: Manages resources and processes.
Planning, ordering, and executing work are also part of the maintenance process (III-3-1-3)
Each task needs to be properly managed (III-3-1-4).
Management encompasses equipment, personnel, and stock (III-3-4-1, III-3-4-2).
Equipment, Materials, and tools are broken down into various categories (III-3-4-2), including intervention tools, individual and collective tools, special tools, and heavy machinery.
Stock management, maintenance personnel, and budget management (III-3-4-3, III-3-4-4) are all important elements of a comprehensive maintenance function. Maintaining good records for all items is key.

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