To better understand problems that Advanced Maintenance Planning will address, the following is a typical production resource and maintenance environment.
Jim is a Maintenance Planner for a boat manufacturer. This manufacturer runs multiple lines where boats are assembled through a series of work centers. Jim is responsible for the planning of all maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment in Building 3 where they build several models of Cabin Cruisers for the recreational boating market.
Bob is the Production Planner for the same boat manufacturer. Bob manages the production job schedule for the workstations that are utilized in the assembly of several models of Cabin Cruisers for the recreational boating market.