disastrous. Developed from the author's highly successful seminars, this book takes you step by step through successfully managing production shutdowns. Identify what must be done, schedule equipment and staff, use project-management software, and save both dollars and downtime. * Prioritize needs and identify what can be accomplished within time and budget constraints * Determine whether outside help is required * Schedule the order and priority of projects * Learn to use CPM (Critical Path Methods) or PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) * Plan for new or additional work that may arise during a shutdown * Report and document preparation and execution * Identify and record future needs the shutdown reveals

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