Purpose – This paper aims to propose a practical method of performing maintainability analysis of an offshore system at operation phase having some improvement trend. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis follows a systematically developed method of analyzing maintenance data,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a report on the implementation of a quality cost program in a continuous‐process manufacturing company, with particular emphasis on the unearthing of hidden quality costs, as well as gaining a closer understanding of the resistance against...

The paper presents a methodology and Decision Support System (DSS) for the establishment of spare parts criticality with a focus on industrial unplanned maintenance needs. The obtained criticality is used to rationalise the efficiency of the plant spare parts inventory. Through a top-down...

The paper presents a methodology and Decision Support System (DSS) for the establishment of spare parts criticality with a focus on industrial unplanned maintenance needs. The obtained criticality is used to rationalise the efficiency of the plant spare parts inventory. Through a top-down...