This study book, written by Ir. M.A. (Martin) van den Hout, covers maintenance, reliability, and asset management within technical operations. It is intended for technical education and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of integrated management strategies for assets. The book provides an overview of methodologies such as Asset Management, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Systems Engineering, and Reliability Excellence.
The content combines theory with practical applications, including examples, exercises, and case studies. The book is linked to a website with the online version of the book, worked analyses, videos to clarify concepts, solutions to assignments, and vocabulary trainers. Additional material is also available for instructors.
With this integrated approach, the book supports improving reliability and reducing costs in technical operations. The author combines his experience as a maintenance engineer, manager, and consultant to make effective methods accessible to higher education and industry.