Regarding the equipment specialty, how many people have truly studied equipment management in a systematic way? Proportion

Let me ask further: how can one systematically improve equipment management levels? :)

Equipment management is different from other types of management; it’s not enough to simply learn basic management principles. This is because equipment management involves not only managing people but also equipment, and the knowledge required in this field is quite extensive. Why is equipment management training conducted on the assumption that one already has a basic understanding of equipment? It is because you need to be familiar with the equipment in order to perform your tasks well. Merely theoretical knowledge training cannot directly turn you into a skilled expert or a management professional; only by engaging in practical work can you make progress. And the richness of theoretical knowledge will serve as a catalyst for your growth!

It seems that device management is an area they entered into later on, with little understanding of systematic approaches. It’s still a bit helpful to buy some books on equipment management and read them.

Thank you. I have been working for ten years, starting with the construction of projects, ordering and installing equipment, to the use and maintenance of that equipment during production as well as keeping records of it. Now I am involved in equipment repair. It seems like I have gone through a lot over these years, and I have a vague understanding of equipment management, but I’m still far from having a thorough knowledge of it. That’s why I would like to ask my colleagues here about their experiences and insights. Let’s see if it’s possible to connect these various experiences together in an organic way, so as to elevate equipment management to a higher level.

I’m not from a equipment-related field, but I work with equipment now. All of us in the equipment field are working on processes!

Equipment management has been developed through gradual exploration in practice. In manufacturing enterprises, most of those who work in management positions have progressed there through hard work on the production front line. Guiding one’s management work through understanding, familiarity, and insight gained on the production front line. To be honest, I’ve really never seen anyone specialize in *equipment management. Management skills are developed over time through firsthand experience, along with some basic management training or management books and materials. To carry out equipment management effectively in one’s personal tasks, the following points are essential: 1. First and foremost, a solid foundation in professional skills is required. One must have a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the equipment’s structure, principles, performance, operating conditions, maintenance, and operational patterns; only with this foundation can one identify the key aspects and directions of equipment management. 2. Second, it is necessary to understand the processes, rules, and regulations governing equipment management; without rules, nothing can be organized properly. One must know what constitutes absolute boundaries that cannot be crossed and what rules must be followed. 3. Third, good organizational and coordination skills. Equipment management cannot be accomplished by just one person; it is necessary to organize and coordinate human resources and materials from various sources, and by establishing an efficient operational network, the goals of equipment management can be achieved. 4. Fourth, one must have a broad perspective and foresight, as well as strong learning and creative abilities. 5. Fifth, carry out all kinds of fundamental tasks thoroughly. Equipment management essentially involves various daily tasks that seem repetitive. It is important to carry out these repetitive tasks properly, such as routine inspections, lubrication management, and maintenance schedule planning, among others. 6. Sixthly, the key lies in the maintenance and repair of the equipment itself; emphasis is placed on maintenance, with an effort to avoid repairs due to failures, thereby preventing such failures from occurring or at least keeping them within controllable limits. Ensure that the equipment is operated properly, used effectively, and maintained well. 7. Seventh. Finally, there is the management of people, which is the most subjective and malleable aspect. Everything mentioned above needs to be carried out through people; it is necessary to train and guide them in accordance with the aforementioned requirements, and to make good use of them by fostering their sense of cohesion and unity, stimulating their initiative, and enhancing their sense of responsibility. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions for this; one can refer to various management books and adapt approaches to individual circumstances and local conditions. The above are merely my personal opinions; they are not presented in great detail or comprehensively, and are provided for reference only.

Upon reflection, there really isn’t a comprehensive guide

In my opinion, equipment management involves, on the one hand, the direct management of the equipment itself – this encompasses the entire life cycle of the equipment, from its design and selection, procurement, manufacturing and supervision, installation, operation and maintenance, right up to its disposal. This represents the vertical aspect of equipment management. On the other hand, there is also a horizontal aspect, which focuses more on management aspects such as organizational structure, staffing, and system establishment; this side is more inclined towards management issues. The previous approach is divided into multiple stages, with each stage involving horizontal management aspects related to the second aspect in question. Our equipment managers operate at different stages, and their focus areas also vary. For example, equipment management within a facility should emphasize usage and maintenance, but other aspects are also relevant in those stages, though not to the same extent. Therefore, equipment management is a complex field; it cannot be reduced simply to dealing with problems – that would be a very narrow and simplistic view.

There is a lot to learn about equipment management, as it covers a wide range of topics