3 ways to do RCM

1. 3 WAYS
TO DO
RCM

2. There are two main ingredients for a
successful RCM analysis.
RECIPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL
RCM ANLAYSIS
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3. First-hand knowledge of the asset
and its operating environment
Strong understanding of the RCM
process and its associated principles.
There are two main ingredients for a
successful RCM analysis.
RECIPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL
RCM ANLAYSIS
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4. Let's see how the
three ways of
doing RCM stack
up to this recipe.
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5. When RCM analysis is outsourced,
technical information (e.g. tech
pubs, and drawings) are turned
over to a contractor who does
your RCM analysis for you.
OUTSOURCING
1.
Often, the people carrying out your
analysis are strangers to the asset and
your operating environment.
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6. OUTSOURCING
1.
ONLYCONTAINS1OF2
INGREDIENTS
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7. An employee of the organization
gathers technical documentation
and completes the RCM analysis
independently.
SINGLE ANALYST METHOD
2.
Sometimes, on a case-by-case
basis, information is augmented
by interviewing equipment experts.
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8. SINGLE ANALYST METHOD
2.
ONLYCONTAINS1OF2
INGREDIENTS
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9. RCM is carried out by a team of
equipment experts led by an
RCM Facilitator - a leader who
ensures the RCM principles are
applied correctly.
FACILITATED WORKING
GROUP APPROACH
3.
Together, they complete the
RCM analysis.
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10. FACILITATED WORKING
GROUP APPROACH
3.
CONTAINSBOTH
INGREDIENTS!
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11. So, there you have it! The
Facilitated Working Group
Approach to RCM is best
because it includes both
ingredients.
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12. FACILITATED WORKING
GROUP APPROACH
3.
First-hand knowledge of the asset
and its operating environment
Strong understanding of the RCM
process and its associated principles.
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13. FACILITATED WORKING
GROUP APPROACH
3.
Equipment experts are the untapped
gold in any organization.
They know where the vulnerabilities
lay, and they know what to do about
them.
Capitalize on this vital resource.
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14. Thank you for
reading!
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