Modelling Modern Maintenance - A System Dynamics Model Analyzing the Dynamic Implications of Implementing Total Productive Maintenance

摘要

In recent years maintenance has become an important factor for operations management. Total Productive Maintenance as approach for improving maintenance has therefore evolved as one of the most popular manufacturing concepts. But often the concept cannot unfold its full potential. In this paper reasons for the failure of Total Productive Maintenance will be presented with respect to dynamic implications. The analysis focuses on the changes for the maintenance department and the machine operators due to the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance. Based on the ongoing changes a dynamic analysis is performed to identify important implications for a successful implementation of Total Productive Maintenance.