Description:Maintenance is a unique business process. To be successfully managed, it requires an approach different from other business processes. Unlike any other reference in its field, Benchmarking Best Practices in Maintenance Management provides a framework for managing maintenance with options that allow decision makers to select the most successful ways to manage their businesses. In a concise and easy-to-use format, this book provides users with all the necessary tools and information needed to properly benchmark their maintenance function. A thorough revision of the author’s best selling World Class Maintenance Management, it presents a logical, step-by-step methodology for conducting a cost-effective benchmarking effort. It is certain to be an invaluable resource for maintenance managers, plant engineers, operations managers and plant managers. Distinctive Features -- Provides a clear, concise benchmarking methodology. -- Clearly explains and interprets the most current maintenance benchmarks. -- Contains a benchmarking database from more than 100 companies. -- Features current maintenance/asset management philosophies. -- Includes a new chapter on benchmarking theory. -- Offers more information on self-analysis.