Linear Programming Approach to Multi-Level Maintenance

Linear Programming has the capability to optimize multi-level maintenance operations. Although addressed in maintainability documentation and papers for over 50 years, it is still not a commonly used tool. With the advent of Simplex Method Solvers in Excel, solutions to Linear Programming scenarios have become low cost and easily available. By addressing scenarios through identifying the primary goal and the constraints to the operations, Linear Programming is a highly useful tool for maintainability engineering and needs to be used on a more regular basis.