Scheduled maintenance on assets is crucial for businesses for several reasons: =>It extends asset lifespans by detecting minor defects, preserving machine capacity. =>Enhances safety by ensuring safety systems like fire alarms are functional, reducing risks. =>Reduces business interruption by preventing breakdowns that can disrupt operations. =>Increases efficiency by maintaining asset efficiency, avoiding resource drains. =>Improves budget management by saving money and preventing non-compliance penalties. =>Enhances asset performance through consistent checks, servicing, and repairs. =>Reduces parts inventory costs by minimizing repair and replacement expenses. =>Saves costs through proactive planning and coordination to avoid reactive emergency repairs. Neglecting maintenance can lead to asset deterioration, impacting performance and productivity. Unexpected breakdowns can result in unplanned downtime, causing production halts and emergency repairs. In a recent scenario, a new asset (mobile plant) underwent routine maintenance but experienced a breakdown shortly after being returned to production. Inspection revealed that all components touched during maintenance contributed to the breakdown. The incident highlights the importance of thorough and necessary scheduled maintenance to prevent such unexpected issues. My question is, do you think the scheduled maintenance on that asset was necessary or not ? What went wrong?