CEM Fleet Management & Operations Flashcards
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What does 'mean time between failures' (MTBF) indicate about equipment reliability?
Answer: The average operating time between unplanned breakdowns
MTBF is a reliability metric that calculates the average operational time between successive unplanned failures, with higher values indicating more reliable equipment.
Which fleet management practice is most effective at reducing unexpected equipment downtime?
Answer: Proactive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Preventive and predictive maintenance programs address potential failures before they cause unplanned downtime, improving both availability and overall fleet productivity.
What is the purpose of an equipment operator certification program in fleet management?
Answer: To ensure operators are trained, competent, and authorized to safely operate specific equipment
Operator certification programs verify that personnel have the knowledge and skills to operate equipment safely and efficiently, reducing accidents and equipment damage.
In fleet cost management, what does 'cost per operating hour' allow managers to do?
Answer: Compare the true operating cost efficiency of different equipment types or models
Cost per operating hour normalizes total costs across equipment with different utilization levels, enabling fair comparisons of efficiency between machines or fleet categories.
What is the role of a preventive maintenance (PM) checklist in fleet operations?
Answer: To ensure consistent, standardized inspection and servicing tasks are completed at scheduled intervals
PM checklists standardize the tasks performed during scheduled services, ensuring nothing is missed and creating a documented maintenance record for each piece of equipment.
Which principle guides fleet right-sizing decisions?
Answer: Matching fleet capacity to peak and average workload demands while minimizing excess inventory
Right-sizing balances having enough equipment to meet operational demand without carrying excess assets that increase fixed costs and reduce overall utilization rates.