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A framework of Knowledge Based System for Integrated Maintenance Strategy and Operation

Milana, M.
Khan, M. Khurshid
Munive-Hernandez, J. Eduardo
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2014
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The dependency of maintenance as a manufacturing logistic function has made the considerations and constrains of maintenance decisions complex in nature. The rapid growth of automation in manufacturing process has also increased the role of maintenance as an inseparable business partner. As consequence, maintenance strategy and operations should always be aligned with business and manufacturing perspectives within a holistic and integrated manner to achieve competitive advantage. This paper presents a framework of Knowledge Based System for Integrated Maintenance Strategy and Operation (KBIMSO) linked to business and manufacturing perspectives. The KBIMSO framework has novelty of simultaneously highlighting the elements of business, manufacturing and maintenance perspectives which contribute to direct maintenance performance and can be used by the companies to evaluate their existing maintenance system in relation to business competitive priorities and manufacturing process requirements in order to gain optimal maintenance performance as the competitive driver.
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Milana M, Khan MK and Munive JE (2014) A framework of Knowledge Based System for Integrated Maintenance Strategy and Operation. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 564: 619-624.
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