Q1. What are the objectives that are served to an organisation by having a sound Maintenance management department? Explain with an example.

Organisational objectives of maintenance The objective of maintenance is linked to the overall organisational objectives of maximising the productivity and hence the profitability of the organisation. To achieve this, activities of retaining and improving the equipment to an acceptable working condition thus extending the useful life of the equipment is taken care of. The following objectives will be served by a sound maintenance management: · Reduces the loss of productive time to the minimum. · Minimises repair time and cost. · Minimises loss due to production stoppages. · Provides effective and efficient use of maintenance personnel through proper planning. · Extends the life of costly capital assets by minimising the rate of wear and tear. · Keeps all productive assets and its related aggregates in good working condition. · Maximises economy through optimum use of resources and facilities. · Minimises accidents through proper maintenance of all safety devices. · Ensures and minimises the total cost of maintenance through good control over cost of repair, inventory carrying costs, and so on. · Improves the quality of productive assets for higher productivity.