Six Functions of Machine Management

摘要

Equipment management touches nearly every aspect of a company's operations. The skills required vary from the master mechanic to the finance specialist, and organization structures depend more on the personalities involved than on careful planning and forethought. Yet every company approaches the complex and difficult task of equipment management in its own way. There are, however, six functions that must be competently performed, presented graphically in the diagram below. An equipment-using organization should cover all these functions and ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities and contribution to the business. For each function, consider its importance, who is responsible, and how success is measured.