Glossary
What is Planned Maintenance?
Planned maintenance is maintenance that is scheduled in advance—whether preventive (time- or usage-based) or corrective (e.g. repair scheduled after an inspection finds a defect). It allows preparation of parts, labour and downtime.
What it means
Planned work is easier to resource and often less disruptive than emergency repairs. CMMS supports planned maintenance through schedules and work order planning.
Why it matters
- Planned maintenance is scheduled in advance; unplanned is reactive or emergency.
- Includes preventive work and scheduled corrective work (e.g. after inspection).
- Planning allows parts, labour and downtime to be prepared.
- Planned maintenance percentage is sometimes used as a KPI.
Example in maintenance operations
Monthly filter changes (preventive, planned). Repairing a bearing next week after an inspection found wear (corrective, but planned).
Related concepts
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