Everyone who works in a manufacturing facility recognizes that there is always a conflict between Operations and Maintenance, and most would like to see a solution for the ongoing difference of opinions. This problem, however, is just a manifestation of two functions with opposing values created when a facility is built to produce a product. Operations people value maximum production. Maintenance people value preservation of the equipment. Thus, there is a conflict of Utilization of the facilities versus Availability of the facilities.

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