The program is built around addressing real-world challenges in manufacturing companies and is designed for:
- managers and maintenance supervisors who need to stabilize processes and obtain reliable data on equipment performance,
- technical directors and operations managers seeking ways to reduce downtime and service costs,
- maintenance planners and technologists responsible for work schedules, spare parts consumption, and technician utilization.
November 20: We’ll show you how we use IT to support maintenance planning
On Friday, November 20, 2026, we will host a specialized session titled “IT Support for Planning and Managing Maintenance Activities.” Drawing on dozens of industrial implementations, we will demonstrate how specialized software (EAM/CMMS) transforms the daily operations of a maintenance team:
- Automation of preventive maintenance plans: the system automatically generates tasks based on operating hours, cycles, or a calendar, eliminating the risk of a planner overlooking anything.
- Precise technician utilization: capacity allocation for specific shifts, combined with an instant overview of the status of ongoing tasks.
- Mobile maintenance directly on the production line: technicians can handle documentation, spare parts consumption, and photographic records of defects via a tablet or mobile device right at the machine—no need to walk back and forth to the office.
- Hard data for management: a precise history of interventions and costs for every machine, serving as a foundation for decisions regarding the modernization or replacement of equipment.
Program Schedule by Day
November 19, 2026 – Maintenance System and Maintenance Management
Process model, design of a KPI architecture, reporting, performance visualization, and an introductory workshop.
November 20, 2026 – Maintenance Planning (Session featuring INSEKO)
Categorization and prioritization of assets/equipment, procurement of new machinery, and operational and financial planning.
December 14, 2026 – Maintenance Resource Management
Management of warehouses and spare parts turnover, management of external contractors, and determining the optimal number of maintenance personnel.
December 15, 2026 – Breakdown Management Workflow
Standard procedure from incident reporting to closure, root cause analysis (RCA) methods, and the use of AI in diagnostics.
January 21, 2027 – Prediction and Diagnostic Tools
Classification of diagnostic methods, determination of diagnostic requirements for specific machine components, and practical demonstrations of measurements.
January 22, 2027– Internet of Things (IoT) and AI
Predictive diagnostics of components via sensors; AI-driven lean methodologies for addressing recurring technical issues.
February 25, 2027 – Process Improvement, Safety, and Personnel Development
Systematic and rapid maintenance audits; LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and safety protocols for high-risk equipment; skills matrices and training using VR (Virtual Reality).
February 26, 2027 – Industrial Site Visit
A tour of a manufacturing facility, with a detailed focus on maintenance organization and its integration with production operations.
Complete organizational information and the registration form can be found directly on the IPA Slovakia website – Maintenance Manager Expert 2.0.
