KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND CONTROL MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY

a importância da gestão do planejamento e controle da manutenção para a eficiência industrial

Abstract

In this study, an updated overview of the Brazilian industry is presented, focusing on the types of maintenance employed and how their correct application directly impacts the efficiency of Maintenance Planning and Control (MPC), the responsible sector for ensuring that a company’s assets operate accurately and continuously. Based on this reality, as presented by various authors in the industrial field and, especially, by reports and regulations from official Brazilian associations, the research seeks to understand how the definition and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) within the industry facilitate maintenance sector analysis, as well as the early identification of failures and improvement opportunities. This research aims to demonstrate how well-aligned indicators can increase productivity, transform corrective costs into better-justified investments, and integrate MPC objectives with the company's overall strategies, vision and values. Through a theoretical and qualitative approach, the study shows that such KPI not only quantify results but also support assertive managerial decisions, since the collected data reveals that companies adopting consolidated maintenance practices promote continuous improvement as a direct outcome.