The RCM process will look familiar to anyone familiar with Statistical Process Control, or Six-Sigma. The process map is nearly identical to to the DMAIC Problem Solving Method. DMAIC is an acronym for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.

Implementing RCM is a significant and complex activity. It requires management participation, project management, and planning. These pages address the fundamentals of each step in the RCM Process Map. They are currently presented at a basic summary level. Our presentation will expand over time to address ongoing customer concerns and requests.

• RCM Plan - Describes how the RCM Program will be developed, implemented, and sustained.
• Hardware Partitioning - Defines the components of each item that will be analyzed.
• FMECA (Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis) - Defines how an item can fail and the effects of those failures.
• Significant Function Selection - Determines if a functional failure may result in adverse consequences in safety, environment, operations, or economics.
• RCM Task Evaluation - Determines what options are available to predict and prevent failure modes.
• RCM Task Selection - Determines which solutions are best.
• Implementation - The application of RCM activities to maintenance and repair.
• Feedback - Information captured from operators and maintenance personnel on results.