IMA WORLD

MAINTENANCE FORUM 2019

The IMA World Maintenance Forum was held with our collaborating Partner SUPSI under the theme of

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“First Global Meeting of Maintenance Societies / A Worldwide Overview of Current Practice of Maintenance Education & Training”

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The International Maintenance Association had chosen the 2019 IMA World Maintenance Forum Conference Theme after conducting a survey among a committee of many Subject Matter Experts, Maintenance Specialists, and Academics from different parts of the Globe.

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A specialized COMMITTEE was working on this theme and is preparing a global full study on "Worldwide Overview of Current Practice of Maintenance Education and Training (ME&T)”

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The study goal was to identify shortcomings within ME&T and aims at reaching the optimum formula for the focus and improvement of ME&T globally. The outcome were a guideline at international level to help local and regional organizations / associations plan and strategically develop their Maintenance Education and Training; and thereby to achieve the best value in Budgeting, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling and Maintenance Optimization generally.

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The study was conducted by a co-operative team of International Experts to assess the CURRENT approaches to the Education, Training and Apprenticeships programs for those involved in maintenance activities.

A REPORT of the study and the findings was subjected to review and debated by international O&M experts from Maintenance Societies Worldwide during the World Maintenance Forum 2019. Language: The conference was held in English.