Embracing scheduling systems

Axis uses highly sophisticated ‘enterprise’ maintenance management systems that dynamically link the inventory/purchasing functions to work in progress. This provides its business units with all sorts of data and comparisons.

Marítima Valenciana has yet to go fully down this road, although it is considering developing new maintenance management software to undertake this kind of analysis, especially focusing on how devices perform.

At Gulftainer, routine maintenance activities incorporate non-destructive testing methods and condition-monitoring techniques such as oil analysis, thermography and vibration analysis to ensure that the highest levels of equipment performance and safety are maintained at all times. This, complemented by a policy of continuous technical development for engineering staff and driver training, ensures that all equipment is maintained and operated to the highest possible standards – further contributing to minimising overall life cycle costs.