Maintenance - a strategic management tool
The upkeep of technical systems is evolving from a craftsman's trade into a strategic management tool.
A few years ago, maintaining technical systems was regarded a necessary evil. Today, however, it is widely accepted that preventive maintenance can contribute to improving quality, competitiveness and productivity.
The Focus report "Maintenance - a strategic management tool" describes the various approaches - from breakdown maintenance to integrated maintenance - highlighting the opportunities and risks inherent in each.
The brochure also examines the implications for insurers, with a particular eye to the loss potentials arising out of inadequate or inappropriate maintenance methods. Finally, the publication provides a guide to risk assessment, focusing on the important role of dialogue between insured and insurer.
