LFM is a visual system of operator maintenance developed by EMS to incorporate the principals of Lean Manufacturing with elements of Reliability Centred Maintenance. The programme has been highly successful where implemented and delivered significant benefits in terms of plant uptime and ownership.

What are the Elements of the LFM Programme ?

• System Management
• Workplace Organisation
• Operator Maintenance Knowledge & Skills
• System Design
• Visual Management
• Measuring Results KPI's
  
  

What are the benefits?

• LFM programme is the foundation of clean, reliable & efficient equipment
• A better organised & structured work environment
• Higher reliability from clean, regularly inspected and adequately lubricated equipment
  
• Using operators as the eyes and ears of equipment maintenance is undoubtedly more cost effective & often more technically effective and it frees up higher skilled engineers to focus on improvement activities
• Focusing on the cleaning, inspection and lubrication aspects of maintenance will typically eliminate 75% of the causes of equipment failure