Review question 1-1

"The resource structure should be designed to match the workload in the most efficient way". Discuss possible ways to make the matching of the resources to the workload more efficient.

Review question 1-2

The resource structure has been drawn on two separate diagrams. Redraw the resource structure as a single diagram. Discuss the advantages of the resource structure drawn this way.

Review question 1-3

The work planning model of Figure 1-17 has been drawn using information from the resource structure and the administrative structure. In order to get a better understanding of the operation of the work planning model, carry out the following exercises:

1. Sketch on Figure 1-16 the first line and the second line of work flow from origination (say an operator) to completion. In the case of an emergency job, the completion will be by a shift tradesman and in the case of a second line job-by the weekend tradegroup (not shown on Figure 1-16).

2. Repeat the above exercise using the resource structure (instead of the administrative structure) you drew for Review question 1-2.

Review question 1-4

Explain the relationship between the maintenance objective, maintenance key performance indices (KPIs) and inter-firm comparison indices.

Review question 1-5

Go through the audit of the FPP and make a list of the main elements you would include in an audit procedure. Select one of the elements and list the information (models, indices, and other data) you would require to adequately...