describe the basic steps in system level

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi There,
   Although there is a great deal of variation in the application of RCM, most procedures include some or all of the seven steps shown below:
   Prepare for the Analysis
   Select the Equipment to Be Analyzed
   Identify Functions
   Identify Functional Failures
   Identify and Evaluate (Categorize) the Effects of Failure
   Identify the Causes of Failure
   Select Maintenance Tasks
   
   This article will discuss the first three items, which are the preliminary steps that need to take place when embarking on an RCM analysis project.
   
   1- Prepare for the Analysis
   Gathering the team
   As with almost any project, some preliminary work and meticulous planning will be required before beginning an RCM analysis. One of the first steps in the analysis procedure is to assemble the proper team of knowledgeable individuals to perform the analysis. The most efficient and effective analysis teams are cross-functional, with different areas of expertise represented. The size of the team should be adequate (typically 4 or 5 people) but not too large-- "too many cooks spoil the soup." At least one person from maintenance should be part of the group. RCM is a multifaceted process that requires a thorough understanding of the assets being considered for RCM, the purpose of the assets and the impact of their malfunction. The goal is to gather sufficient knowledge/expertise for an effective analysis without wasting valuable resources and/or making meetings unmanageable.
   
   A facilitator is recommended to ensure that the RCM analysis is carried out at the right level, that no important items are overlooked and that the results of the analysis are properly recorded. A facilitator also manages issues among the team members and helps in reaching consensus in an orderly fashion as well as retaining the commitment of the members and keeping them engaged.
   
   Establishing ground rules and discussing a plan
   Identifying and documenting the ground rules and assumptions that will be followed during the analysis can facilitate the analysis process by making sure that all members of the analysis team understand and accept the conditions of the analysis. Issues to be discussed when preparing for an RCM project may include setting the goals of the RCM project, addressing project management issues and resources required to carry out the project (such as schedule and budget, meeting procedures, reports, how to make recommendations, manpower, tools, consultants, software and meeting rooms) and foreseeing, as much as possible but without getting swamped, the obstacles that lie ahead of the project (company resistance and lack of buy-in, lack of data, bureaucracy, lack of leadership and commitment, etc.). Develop a plan with a viable vision for the future and run with it!

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