Why Planning Matters (1,4 & 6)
****The term Planning is best defined as ....
Identification of tasks to be done, the order we do them, the tools, methods & materials required
Who is responsible for doing the actual maintenance work?
Trades/craft workers
What starts the maintenance work management process?
A work request
What is the purpose of breaking a job into steps?
So nothing is missed
****What is the main purpose of scheduling?
To decide when work should be done
****The primary type of maintenance work that requires planning and scheduling is...
Corrective work resulting from failure
What is the planner’s main job?
Prepare work so trades can execute efficiently
What step makes sure a job is approved and prioritized before work starts?
Work approval
****What planning tool helps identify task order and dependencies?
Critical path
Why should schedules reflect available labour, not wish lists?
So work can actually be completed
What happens to wrench time when planning is weak?
It goes down
Why should supervisors NOT plan jobs?
Because it pulls them away from leading and supporting crews
When does detailed planning usually happen?
What does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) help a planner see?
All of the pieces of the job
What does schedule compliance measure?
How closely the plan was followed
Why does planning reduce conflict between maintenance and operations?
Because work is prepared and coordinated before execution
What does operations contribute to the planning process?
Equipment availability and priority input
****Why is job feedback important after work is completed?
So future jobs can be planned better (continuous improvement)
Why is estimating labour hours important during planning?
So work can be scheduled realistically
Why is a frozen weekly schedule important?
To reduce last minute changes
What problem is management usually trying to fix when they introduce formal planning and scheduling?
Too much reactive work and poor use of labour
Why is management support critical to planning and scheduling success?
Because they enforce priorities and protect the process
What risk exists if work orders are closed without good feedback?
The same mistakes keep happening
****What are the 6 steps in the work mgmt process?
Identification, Planning, Scheduling, Assignment & Execution, Documentation & Follow up, Analysis
What does good schedule compliance usually lead to over time?
Less emergency work, improved productivity