Strategic framework

Maintenance Strategy Framework

Modern maintenance is about making the right strategic decisions in complex systems — not just choosing tools.

The pathway

Step 1 Strategy Define objectives & context
Step 2 Selection Choose right approaches
Step 3 Execution Implement & measure
Step 4 Enablement Sustain & improve

Strategy Foundations

Understand the system before changing it — map context, risk and criticality.

Navigate complexity with modern frameworks (VUCA vs BANI)
Assess asset criticality systematically
Map failure modes and consequences
Understand organizational maturity

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Maintenance Strategy Selection

Choose the right strategy for the asset based on failure modes and cost/risk tradeoffs.

Apply Risk-Based Maintenance principles
Match strategy to asset criticality
Calculate predictive maintenance ROI
Balance prevention vs detection

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Planning, KPIs & CMMS

Turn strategy into executable, measurable work with clear KPIs and CMMS practices.

Define performance metrics that matter
Implement effective work order systems
Optimize maintenance scheduling
Leverage CMMS for data-driven decisions

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Digital & Emerging Capability

Use technology to support decisions — data pipelines, PdM, and decisioning layers.

Build PdM business cases
Integrate condition monitoring data
Deploy sensors strategically
Create feedback loops for improvement

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