key steps of a typical maintenance planning 

Step 1: Gather data and calculate downtime costs. 

Step 2: Determine the dollar value of maintenance. 

 Step 3: Analyze operational variables. 

 Step 4: Invest in a technology solution. Step 

5: Start scheduling preventive maintenance. 

Step 6: Deploy a scheduler planning function. Step 

7: Introduce predictive tools. Step 

8: Move toward Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). 

Step 9: Implement a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy. 

Step 10: Bring in third-party technicians as needed.