Scalable Maintenance Model : Case Kekkilä-BVB

Abstract

The thesis focuses on developing a scalable maintenance model which is suitable for different size production units whose business focus is also different. The need for the model emerged from a newly established joint venture of the case company where factory maintenance operating practices differ between new partners. Aligning these practices and implementing best fit maintenance procedures would keep up machine efficiency when increasing volumes are expected for the coming years.

The thesis study was conducted according to the design research approach and started with the relevant literature review for best practices on maintenance model building. The current state analysis of the maturity level of maintenance related operations was based on the conceptual framework and was done as thematic internal survey. The current state analysis included also cost/quality structures. The gap analysis was performed on tactical level. The guidelines for the maintenance model were co-created with the case company key individuals based on literature and gap analysis. The proposal for the scalable maintenance model was introduced for validation with different maturity levels within the case organization.

The proposal for the scalable maintenance model consists of the framework, selection criteria, site maintenance framework and implementation guidelines including action planning template. The common focus areas within the Group together with the factory-specific areas are considered and placed into the framework according to the selection criteria. The outcome of the model, the site maintenance framework is supported with the implementation guidelines and action planning template to enable performance management. Implementing the common maintenance model is likely raise the level of asset management remarkably. It will prepare production for the upcoming years ensuring the basis for the profitable growth of the case company.