Optimizing PM Strategy

Best practices for effective PM

6 min read

Balance costs against reliability โ€” too little PM leads to breakdowns, too much wastes resources.

Key Metrics

  • PM Completion Rate โ€” % on time
  • PM-to-Corrective Ratio โ€” Target 80:20
  • MTBF โ€” Higher is better
  • PM Cost vs Breakdown Cost
  • Schedule Adherence

Optimization Tips

  • Start with manufacturer intervals, adjust based on data
  • Review quarterly โ€” extend intervals if inspections always pass
  • Focus on critical production assets
  • Use meter-based triggers when usage varies
  • Track which PM tasks actually prevent failures

Tip

A healthy program has 80% preventive, 20% corrective. If corrective exceeds 40%, expand PM coverage.

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