RCM METHODOLOGY APPLIED AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Antônio Braz Lopes Filho Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - São João Evangelista Campus
  • Isabel Cristina Alves Pereira Guerras Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - Bambuí Campus
  • Sheldon William Silva Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - São João Evangelista Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36674/mythos.v22i1.942

Keywords:

agricultural equipment, machine maintenance, operational reliability, performance indicator

Abstract

This study aims to answer the following question: how can the application of the Reliability Centered Maintenance methodology be strategic, in terms of improving operational efficiency, for the agricultural machinery maintenance sector in the sugarcane industry? Its general objective is to demonstrate how this methodology can contribute to greater equipment effectiveness, through the implementation of Maintenance Plans and their influence on equipment performance. The purpose of this work is centered on reducing costs, bureaucracy and complexity. The methodology of this work consists of a bibliographical research and a case study. According to the analyzes carried out, it was concluded that the main objective of this work was achieved, since it was possible to demonstrate how the applied methodology can contribute to greater equipment effectiveness, through the implementation of Maintenance Plans and their influence on the performance of the equipment. equipment. There was an increase in Physical Availability in the 23/24 harvest compared to the previous harvest, with an increase of 6% in harvesters and 3.9% in tractors. The results also showed an increase of 7.45% in the indicator of adherence to the maintenance schedule in the 23/24 harvest, in relation to the 22/23 harvest.

Author Biographies

Antônio Braz Lopes Filho, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - São João Evangelista Campus

He has a degree in Business Administration from Universidade Anhanguera Belo Horizonte (2017). He is currently a technical supervisor - SENAI - Regional Department of Minas Gerais. He has more than 15 years' experience in the areas of Administrative and Operational Management, Mechanical Maintenance, with solid knowledge in the educational segment, training and development, industrial mechanics, work safety, mining.

Isabel Cristina Alves Pereira Guerras, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - Bambuí Campus

Specialist in Management with an emphasis on Technology and Innovation from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais. Bachelor's degree in Administration from Milton Campos College.

Sheldon William Silva, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - São João Evangelista Campus

PhD in Business Administration from the Federal University of Lavras in the area of Global Business Strategy and Corporate Finance. Professor of Basic, Technical and Technological Education in the area of Administration at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais - São João Evangelista Campus. Adjunct coordinator of IFMG's Postgraduate Management course. Evaluator of undergraduate courses for INEP/MEC. Topics of interest: efficiency of public and private organizations, entrepreneurship, foreign trade, international relations, organizational learning and innovative teaching methodologies.

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Published

2025-03-04

How to Cite

Lopes Filho, A. B., Guerras, I. C. A. P., & Silva, S. W. (2025). RCM METHODOLOGY APPLIED AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY: A CASE STUDY. Revista Mythos, 22(1), 244–264. https://doi.org/10.36674/mythos.v22i1.942

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2025): Interdisciplinary Frontiers: Bridging Knowledge for Contemporary Challenges

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