A probabilistic methodology is discussed for the evaluation of maintenance requirements and expected costs for large‐scale logistics systems. A multitude of identical system components that are used to support operations characterise large‐scale systems. These identical components can be...

New technologies of coal production have improved machine reliability but increased technical complexity. More man shifts are now devoted to maintenance than to coalface production, so maintainability is crucial. The reorganisation of craft work, to increase labour flexibility and reduce...

Although each maintenance task performed on an item of equipment may enhance its reliability, neither preventive nor overhaul maintenance can return the equipment to good‐as‐new condition. Applying the concept of maintenance improvement factors to both types of maintenance, mathematical...

An examination of Motorola′s experience of TQM, illustrating the reasons for considering TQM, the barriers to TQM introduction, how they can be overcome and the measures taken by Motorola to ensure continued quality implementation.