Abstract
The core principle of MIRCE Science revolves around the idea that the purpose of any working system is to perform work. The work is accomplished when a specific measurable function is carried out over time. All working systems require maintenance throughout their lifespan. It is generally understood that, during maintenance, the system is not actively performing any work. The duration and frequency of these tasks directly influence the amount of work lost due to maintenance. That work loss is known to have various consequences, such as monetary, reputational, or social implications. The main objective of this paper is to present how a proactive management approach, known as group replacement, can enhance work productivity compared to individual replacements. Under this strategy, the entire group must be replaced when any item within that group fails. This approach aims to minimize the number of maintenance tasks required and maximize the amount of work accomplished. The provided numerical example demonstrates the practical application of MIRCE Science in quantitatively evaluating the impact of group replacement on work productivity and resource allocation.
Keywords
MIRCE Science, working systems, group replacements, maintenance management actions, MIRCE Functionability Equation, work done.
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