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New Standards of Performance in a Global Marketplace World-class manufacturers in the process industry are reaping the benefits of ultra-high levels of reliability with corresponding decreases in maintenance costs in their operations. New standards are being set as best-in-class performers reach 97% mechanical availability, with the best-of-the–best approaching 99%. These same operations are realizing a corresponding reduction in maintenance costs going below 1.4% of plant replacement value (PRV), with best-in-class performers approaching 1%. Not long ago, these levels of performance were unimaginable. If your mechanical availability is less than 97% and/or your maintenance costs as a percent of PRV are greater than 1.4%, you are experiencing millions of dollars in lost margin and millions of dollars in unnecessary maintenance cost. Participation in Solomon’s International Study of Plant Reliability and Maintenance Effectiveness (RAM Study) will reveal the tangible benefits available to you at your plant or refinery.  |
Knowledge = The Power to Perform Optimally
Participating in the RAM Study will help your team:
| • | Decrease the probability of a catastrophic event caused by a maintenance related shutdown or startup |
| • | Reduce maintenance downtime by focusing on the elimination of repetitive failures |
| • | Minimize maintenance labor, material and overhead costs with a resultant increase in profits |
| • | Increase production capacity without costly capital investment |
| • | Achieve sustainable operational excellence through reliability and maintenance optimization |
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