3 key advantages of breakdown maintenance:
- Cost savings
The organizations can avoid unnecessary expenditures on planning, scheduling, or preventive maintenance, since repairs are made only after equipment fails. For equipment that is inexpensive to replace or repair, the cost of preventive maintenance might outweigh the potential costs of failure. - Simplicity
Breakdown maintenance requires no advanced planning or scheduling maintenance, maintenance teams can respond to failures directly as they occur, making it straightforward and easy to manage. - Resource optimization
Resources are utilized only when necessary, which can extend their useful life compared to scheduled replacements. This also can lead to better allocation of personnel and equipment, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency.
3 key disadvantages of breakdown maintenance:
- Unplanned downtime
Equipment failures can lead to unexpected downtime in production, resulting in lost productivity and potential delays in service delivery. This can negatively impact overall operational efficiency. - Higher repair costs
The costs associated with emergency repairs, overtime labor, and expedited shipping for parts can be significantly higher than regular maintenance. - Increased safety risk
A sudden equipment failure can pose safety hazards to employees and can result in accidents or injuries. Without regular maintenance, there’s a greater chance of critical failures that could compromise safety.
