Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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48 | March - April 2017 | www.machinerylubrication.com PERSPECTIVE Following is a brief description of the ISO 55000 series guidelines organized into seven sections: organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement. Organization — Asset management objectives must be consistent and aligned to organizational objectives. Stakeholders should be identified and satisfied, and the scope and boundaries of the asset management system defined. Leadership — Asset management lead- ership must be put in place by top management. The asset management policy should be defined and reviewed, and the asset management leadership should be given the authority, responsi- bility and resources to accomplish the identified objectives. Planning — Risks and opportunities should be identified, and plans put in place to address them to support the achievement of organizational objec- tives. These integrated plans must detail what will be done, when it will be done, by whom, and how it will be undertaken and evaluated. These plans should include risks and opportunities and how they change over time, achieving a balance of risk, cost and performance . Support — The resources required to accomplish these plans should be made available, along with the information systems to support the process. This infor- mation must be documented, controlled, communicated and auditable. Operation — Plans, implementations and processes should be reviewed and controlled, including any activities that are outsourced or encompass change management. Evidence of the organiza- tion carrying out the plans and processes is required. Performance Evaluation — Asset performance and the effectiveness of the COMPARISON OF ISO 55000 REQUIREMENTS AND LUBRICATION EXCELLENCE PRACTICES ISO 55000 LUBRICATION EXCELLENCE Organization The organization's internal and external environment should be suitable for implementation of a formal asset management system. A lubrication strategy can be implemented successfully when the organization is aware of the opportunities and willing to work in that direction. Leadership Asset management system implementation and maintenance require top management endorsement and leadership team support. Management defines the asset management system's goals and provides periodic reviews. Corporate/company lubrication guidelines are prepared. General lubrication program goals are defined. Top management endorse- ment is obtained. The initial budget is allocated. Planning Specific objectives must be defined at different levels of the asset management system. Risk assessment is conducted at different system levels. The risks for different aspects of the lubrication program, including assets, conditions and the environment, are assessed. A formal implementation plan to close gaps is defined. Targets are set at the asset level. Processes are designed, and specific procedures created. The project budget is allocated for implementation and maintenance of the new lubrication program. Support Necessary resources are allocated, roles and responsibilities are identified, and competencies and performance requirements are defined. There is a formal communication program for the involved team and organization. Roles, responsibilities and accountability are defined. Job descriptions and competency assessments are required for key personnel (all levels). A training and certification plan is developed. Continuous communication is ensured. Operation Actions to achieve the specific objectives are implemented. Manage- ment is deployed to change processes when necessary. Lubricants, components and vendors are selected systematically. Lubricant storage practices are improved. The necessary technology and hardware are acquired and implemented. Change management is executed when required. Performance Evaluation Measure the asset management system at different levels, including assets, external and internal audits, and KPIs. A system to monitor the lubrication program's effectiveness is implemented. Audits, KPIs, proactive oil analysis and other resources are included in the system. Improvement Continuously improve the asset management system by establishing new objectives and implementing corrective and preventive actions. All actions taken are documented as a result of non-conformities. Training, data analysis and improvements to the lubrication program are continued.