ABSTRACT

This book explains the tools and processes that allow changes in the way maintenance works. It allows you to learn industrial maintenance and reliability concepts and how to improve the maintenance performance, so you can move from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance.

This book includes real cases that exemplify concepts of maintenance and reliability. It presents a diagram with practical evidence and explains how to move from reactive to proactive maintenance. It's written in a storytelling style that keeps the attention of the reader and provides tools for young and experienced professionals.

This book is useful for anyone working in the maintenance and reliability fields, as well as plant engineers, and industrial engineers and managers in general.

chapter 1|7 pages

The Sad Story of Antonio

Another Victim of the Reactive Maintenance Curse

chapter 2|13 pages

Concepts and Definitions

“Let’s Call a Spade a Spade, Not a Gardening Tool”

chapter 5|7 pages

Maintenance Basics

The Forgotten Cornerstone of a Solid Maintenance Foundation

chapter 6|11 pages

Maintenance Professionals

The Stigmatized Heroes

chapter 8|2 pages

Epilogue