Viðhaldsstjórnun

Viðhaldsstjórnun, or maintenance management, refers to the systematic approach to overseeing and coordinating all activities related to maintaining the functionality and longevity of assets. This encompasses planning, scheduling, executing, and monitoring maintenance tasks for equipment, buildings, and other physical resources. Effective viðhaldsstjórnun aims to prevent breakdowns, optimize performance, ensure safety, and extend the operational life of assets, thereby minimizing downtime and associated costs. It often involves a combination of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reactive maintenance strategies. Preventive maintenance involves scheduled inspections and servicing to catch potential issues before they cause failure. Predictive maintenance uses monitoring technologies to forecast when a component might fail, allowing for proactive intervention. Reactive maintenance, or breakdown maintenance, addresses issues only after they occur. A robust viðhaldsstjórnun system typically utilizes specialized software to track asset history, manage work orders, control inventory of spare parts, and analyze maintenance data for continuous improvement. The ultimate goal is to balance maintenance costs with the benefits of reliable asset operation and to ensure that organizational objectives are met without interruption due to equipment failure.