Evaluating a Computerized Maintenance Management System

Abstract

Maintenance management consists of an aggregate effort to perform maintenance by effectively utilizing manpower and material through the application of standard procedures. It is a complex and multifaceted task. An ever‐growing number of computerized maintenance management information systems are available on the market to facilitate this task. In order to install a computerized maintenance management system, a company has two options: either to buy or to develop such a system. Briefly describes the major functions of maintenance management and suggests an instrument to evaluate comparatively the available computerized maintenance management systems.

Citation

Raouf, A., Ali, Z. and Duffuaa, S.O. (1993), "Evaluating a Computerized Maintenance Management System", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 38-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579310026005