Vedlikeholdsobjective

Vedlikeholdsobjective (maintenance objective) is a formal statement used in asset management and maintenance planning that defines the goals for maintenance activities. It describes the desired performance of assets and the level of maintenance effort required to achieve that performance. The objective provides a clear direction for maintenance strategy and decision-making, connecting operational needs with available resources.

The primary purpose of a vedlikeholdsobjective is to align maintenance work with broader business objectives. It aims to ensure safety, reliability, availability, maintainability, and cost efficiency of assets. By setting explicit targets, organizations can prioritize work, allocate resources, and measure progress against agreed outcomes. The objective also supports regulatory compliance and risk management by identifying acceptable levels of risk and performance.

The scope of a vedlikeholdsobjective typically covers facilities, machinery, infrastructure, and critical systems. It can be defined at asset, subsystem, or plant level and is often tailored to reflect asset criticality, usage patterns, and failure modes. The targets should be a realistic reflection of capabilities and constraints.

Formulation usually follows SMART principles: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It draws on asset data, risk assessments, life-cycle cost analyses, and stakeholder input. Common components include targets for availability and reliability, safety and environmental performance, maintenance costs, repair time, and compliance.

Development and governance involve regular review and updating. The vedlikeholdsobjective is monitored through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoreboards, with adjustments made in response to changes in asset condition, operation, or business priorities. Standards such as ISO 55001, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and total productive maintenance (TPM) often inform its structure and alignment.

Example targets might specify minimum asset availability, acceptable MTTR thresholds, and maintenance cost limits as a percentage of asset value per period.