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Development of opportunistic maintenance policy towards optimal maintenance system (OPTOMS) model: A case study

Hasnida Ab-Samat (School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia)
Shahrul Kamaruddin (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Technology Petronas, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia)

Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering

ISSN: 1355-2511

Article publication date: 2 May 2019

Issue publication date: 6 February 2020

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Abstract

Purpose

Opportunistic maintenance (OM) policy is a prospective maintenance approach that instigates for a more effective and optimized system. The purpose of this paper is to provide the steps and methods used in model development processes for the application of the OM policy.

Design/methodology/approach

Dubbed as opportunistic principle toward optimal maintenance system (OPTOMS) for OM policy toward optimal maintenance system, the model is devised as a decision support system model and contains five phases. The motivation and focus of the model resolve around the need for a practical framework or model of maintenance policy for the application in an industry. In this paper, the OPTOMS model was verified and validated to ensure that the model is applicable in the industry and robust as a support system in decision making for the optimal maintenance system.

Findings

From the verification steps conducted in a case study company, it was found that the developed model incorporated simple but practical tools like check sheet, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), control chart that has been commonly used in the industry.

Practical implications

This paper provides the general explanations of the developed model and tools used for each phase in implementing OM to achieve an optimal maintenance system. Based on a case study conducted in a semiconductor company, the OPTOMS model can align and prepare the company in increasing machine reliability by reducing machine downtime.

Originality/value

The novelty of this paper is based on the in-depth discussion of all phases and steps in the model that emphasize on how the model will become practical theories in conducting an OM policy in a company. The proposed methods and tools for data collection and analysis are practical and commonly used in the industry. The framework is designed for practical application in the industry. The users would be from the Maintenance and Production Department.

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Acknowledgements

The authors acknowledge the RU-FRGS Grant (1001PMEKANIK8045021) provided by Universiti Sains Malaysia for funding the studies that resulted in this paper.

Citation

Ab-Samat, H. and Kamaruddin, S. (2020), "Development of opportunistic maintenance policy towards optimal maintenance system (OPTOMS) model: A case study", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 129-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/JQME-07-2018-0057

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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