Moving beyond simple repair to holistic asset management.
Minimizing unscheduled downtime through disciplined planning. Moving beyond simple repair to holistic asset management
Mastering Efficiency: Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices by Ramesh Gulati According to Gulati, the most significant "waste" in
Every maintenance task should be planned before it is scheduled. This frees up skilled technicians for more complex
According to Gulati, the most significant "waste" in maintenance is waiting—waiting for parts, waiting for instructions, or waiting for equipment access.
Shifting the mindset of the entire workforce from "it's broken, fix it" to "keep it running reliably." Core Pillars of Gulati’s Reliability Framework
Reliability isn't just the job of the maintenance department; it belongs to everyone. Gulati advocates for , where operators take ownership of their equipment—performing basic cleaning, lubrication, and inspections. This frees up skilled technicians for more complex reliability tasks. 5. Workforce Development and Training