maintenance management

[ˈmeɪntənəns ˈmænɪdʒmənt]
nounpl: maintenance management systems/plans
gestão de manutenção
1. The systematic planning, coordination, and control of maintenance activities to ensure equipment, facilities, and assets operate efficiently and safely
The company implemented a comprehensive maintenance management system to reduce equipment downtime.
A empresa implementou um sistema abrangente de gestão de manutenção para reduzir o tempo de inatividade dos equipamentos.
2. The process of scheduling preventive maintenance, tracking repairs, and managing maintenance resources
Effective maintenance management requires careful planning and budgeting.
A gestão de manutenção eficaz requer planejamento cuidadoso e orçamentação.
In Brazil, maintenance management is increasingly important in industrial sectors like manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities. Companies often adopt CMMS software to comply with ISO standards. In the USA, this is a critical function in facilities management and manufacturing, with emphasis on ROI and risk mitigation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
maintenance controlasset maintenanceequipment managementpreventive maintenance planning
Antonyms / Antônimos
equipment neglectcorrective-only maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gestão de manutenção
most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
administração de manutenção
alternative term used in industrial contexts
Portugal
gestão da manutenção
Portuguese variant with slightly different article usage
Rio de Janeiro
controle de manutenção
emphasizes the control aspect of maintenance

Related Words

preventive maintenancepredictive maintenanceCMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)equipment lifecyclemaintenance schedulemaintenance budget

Related Idioms & Phrases

preventive is better than corrective
planned maintenance beats emergency repairs
keep equipment in top shape
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