Abstract
The paper seeks to give a guideline on the
implementation of Autonomous Maintenance in a typical
manufacturing facility. It details the chronic and perennial
problems besetting typical developing countries maintenance
regime scenarios. It then proffers a simple but concise
paradigm shift toward the adoption and use of Autonomous
Maintenance. A thorough literature exposé is articulated which
it is hoped should cement the benefits of Autonomous
Maintenance. Autonomous Maintenance is a dynamic, teambased
methodology for involving all employees in identifying
and eliminating equipment related losses such as equipment
failure, lengthy set-up time, inconsistent adjustment
procedures, idling and minor stoppages, reduced production
yields, processing defects, etc. The importance of teams in goal
attainment is highlighted and finally the paper concludes by
articulating the World famous 5’s due to Nakajima and
incorporates these in the implementation of Autonomous
Maintenance.