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Development of Equipment Management: From Pre-Maintenance to Maintenance Era
INTRODUCTION
For many years, machinery provided better alternatives compared to manual labor because machines could perform labor-intensive tasks faster and be more consistent. Today, machinery is no longer an alternative but rather a necessity in many industries. For instance, in the semiconductor industry, it is impossible to manufacture integrated circuits (ICs) without sophisticated machinery.
The increasing dependency of equipment prompted the desire to keep the equipment in good condition. As the use of equipment moved away from an alternative to become a necessity, the methods in managing equipment have also transformed. Until ...
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