Maintenance Float Policy: A Critical Component of Capacity Strategy

Abstract

Several options exist for operations managers to control maintenance intensity. The effects of the maintenance department capability and the redundancy options within the context of capacity strategy are examined. In viewing the operations manager as a monitoring specialist, the firm′s choice is shown to depend on the economic, social, and technological implications inherent in the design of maintenance float policy.

Citation

Georgantzas, N.C. and Chanin, M.N. (1989), "Maintenance Float Policy: A Critical Component of Capacity Strategy", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 6 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/02656718910134313