Introducing an Innovative Approach for Boosting Maintenance Productivity

Ahmed Kotb, Senior Trainer and Consultant | Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management Expert, Mobius Institute

Description

Maintenance productivity remains critically low, typically around 35%, with traditional planning and scheduling methods raising it only to about 55%. Persistent “time thieves” such as travel delays, time spent searching for tools, and inefficient spare-parts logistics continue to erode wrench time and efficiency. This session introduces a breakthrough, comprehensive approach that eliminates these hidden losses and transforms real-time maintenance execution. Attendees will discover how this innovative methodology can elevate maintenance productivity above 75%, streamline parts and tool management, enhance oversight, and deliver sustained improvements in maintenance performance, workforce utilization, and overall operational efficiency.

Biography

With over 37 years of experience in Maintenance, Planning, Scheduling, Asset Management, and Reliability, Ahmed has spent 26 years in the Oil & Gas industry, working with Shell, BP, and Total joint venture leader companies. A CMRP, ARP-A, and Mobius Institute Instructor, he has planned 40+ major shutdowns, turnarounds, and major overhauls, led mega projects, and implemented CMMS/EAM systems. An award-winning global speaker, author, and trainer, Ahmed is dedicated to delivering practical, high-impact insights that bridge the gap between strategy and real-world execution.