Lean maintenance is a strategic approach that applies lean principles to maintenance operations to eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and improve overall reliability and efficiency. In today’s competitive industrial environments, maintenance teams can no longer function purely reactively — they need structured, data-driven practices that align maintenance with business goals. This SlideShare, “Lean Maintenance: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency & Reliability,” explores what lean maintenance is, why it matters, and how it helps organizations transform traditional maintenance into a proactive, performance-driven function. The presentation begins by defining lean maintenance as the application of lean thinking — originally from manufacturing — to maintenance processes. It emphasizes identifying and eliminating waste in maintenance workflows, such as excessive downtime, unnecessary spare parts, inefficient procedures, redundant inspections, and delays caused by reactive work or poor communication. By focusing only on value-added activities, maintenance teams can improve reliability, reduce costs, and increase uptime. You will learn the key principles of lean maintenance including standard work, preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. The SlideShare highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration between maintenance, operations, and planning teams to ensure that maintenance strategies are synchronized with production needs and business priorities. A critical part of lean maintenance is the shift from reactive to proactive strategies. Preventive maintenance scheduling, regular condition monitoring, and real-time performance tracking help teams anticipate failures before they occur. Measuring maintenance performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), backlog trends, and downtime rates enables organizations to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement. The presentation also describes common maintenance waste — such as unnecessary inspections, delays waiting for parts or approvals, rework due to improper procedures, and excess inventory — and how lean maintenance tools and practices can address these inefficiencies. Lean maintenance leads to more reliable operations, safer workplaces, optimized resource allocation, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The SlideShare concludes by demonstrating how modern maintenance practices, supported by digital tools like CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), empower teams to standardize processes, enforce workflows, capture real-time data, and track asset performance. Whether managing a single plant or a network of facilities, this guide provides actionable insights for implementing lean maintenance to enhance operational performance, reduce waste, and strengthen your maintenance function.

1. Lean Maintenance:
Streamlining Operations
for Efficiency & Reliability
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2. Applies lean principles to maintenance activities
Eliminates waste and non-value-added tasks
Focuses on proactive, planned maintenance
Improves asset reliability and uptime
Supports continuous improvement
What Is Lean Maintenance
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What Is Lean Maintenance?
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Less Waste. More Value.

3. Why Lean Maintenance Matters
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Stop Firefighting. Start Improving.
Why Lean Maintenance Matters for Plants
Reduces reactive and emergency maintenance
Controls maintenance costs and resources
Improves coordination with production teams
Increases equipment availability and uptime
Aligns maintenance with business goals
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4. Common Maintenance Waste
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Identifying Waste in Maintenance Operations
Unplanned equipment downtime
Excess spare parts and inventory
Waiting for approvals or materials
Rework caused by repeat failures
Poor communication between teams
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Find the Waste. Fix the Process.

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Core Principles of Lean Maintenance
Standardized work and procedures
Preventive and condition-based maintenance
Root cause analysis for failures
Continuous improvement mindset
Alignment between maintenance and operations
Key Principles of Lean Maintenance
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Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Proactive Maintenance Wins
Planned inspections prevent breakdowns
Condition monitoring detects issues early
Predictive maintenance reduces emergency work
Stabilizes production schedules
Improves long-term equipment health
Proactive Maintenance in Lean Operations
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Continuous Improvement & KPIs
Data Drives Better Maintenance
Track downtime and availability
Monitor MTBF and MTTR trends
Analyze maintenance backlog
Control maintenance costs
Improve processes using data insights
Measuring and Improving Maintenance Performance
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Benefits of Lean Maintenance
Reduced unplanned downtime
Lower maintenance costs
Longer asset life
Improved safety and compliance
Strong culture of accountability
Strong culture of accountability
Lean Maintenance Delivers
Results
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Standardizes maintenance workflows
Enables preventive and predictive maintenance
Tracks KPIs and performance metrics
Improves visibility into assets and work orders
Reduces backlog and planning gaps
Why MaintWiz for Lean Maintenance
Lean Processes Enabled by CMMS
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Shift from reactive to proactive maintenance
Eliminate waste and improve reliability
Align maintenance with operational goals
Use digital tools to sustain lean practices
Achieve long-term operational excellence
Start Your Lean Maintenance Journey
Transform Maintenance
with Lean Thinking
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Conclusion / CTA

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