Work Order Systems
What is CMMS?
A computerized system used to manage and track maintenance work orders.
What is priority-based scheduling?
A scheduling technique that prioritizes tasks based on their urgency and importance.
What is the critical path?
The longest sequence of activities in a project network diagram.
What is resource allocation?
The process of assigning resources to tasks in a project.
What is a preventive maintenance work order?
This type of work order is generated proactively to prevent equipment failures.
What is critical path scheduling?
This technique involves breaking down a large project into smaller tasks and assigning specific start and finish times.
What is float or slack time?
The amount of time that an activity can be delayed without affecting the overall project duration.
What is skill-based resource allocation?
A technique used to allocate resources based on their availability and skill sets.
What is a maintenance history record?
A key component of a work order system that tracks the history of maintenance activities for a specific asset.
What is level scheduling?
A scheduling technique that focuses on minimizing idle time and maximizing resource utilization.
What is a critical activity?
Is a task or series of tasks within a maintenance project that, if delayed, will directly impact the overall project duration.
What is resource scarcity?
It refers to a situation where there is a limited availability of resources needed to carry out maintenance activities.
What is system integration?
It is a work order system feature that allows for the integration of maintenance data with other enterprise systems, such as ERP or SCM.
What is critical path analysis?
A project management technique used to identify the sequence of tasks that directly impact a project's overall duration. It helps determine the longest sequence of dependent maintenance activities that must be completed on time to finish the entire maintenance project.
What is early start time?
The earliest time at which an activity can start.
What is resource leveling?
A technique used to optimize the allocation of resources over time. This involves adjusting the start and finish dates of maintenance tasks to ensure a more balanced and efficient use of resources, such as technicians, equipment, and spare parts.
What is mean time between failures (MTBF)?
A common metric used to measure the effectiveness of a work order system.
What is a Gantt chart?
A scheduling tool that visually represents the timeline of a project, including tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
What is sensitivity analysis?
A technique used to assess how changes in input variables affect the output of a maintenance planning model.
What is critical path resource allocation?
It is a technique used to allocate resources by considering the critical path of a project and prioritizing tasks that have the greatest impact on the overall project schedule.