From HACCP-aligned maintenance to OEE optimization — assess your maturity against standards used by the world's leading food producers.
These are the maintenance pain points food and FMCG organizations consistently face. Sound familiar?
Every hour of downtime costs thousands. Critical during peak production seasons when demand is highest and every minute of line availability matters.
When a CIP system fails, it is not just maintenance — it is a food safety incident. HACCP non-conformities can result in product recalls, regulatory action, and brand damage.
Maintenance practices that do not meet Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. Audit findings related to calibration, documentation, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Food industry OEE averages 55-65%, while world-class is 85%+. Most organizations do not even measure it correctly, missing opportunities in availability, performance, and quality.
Product changeovers and CIP cycles eat into production time. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is rarely applied systematically in food manufacturing environments.
Critical equipment knowledge locked in the heads of a few experienced operators and technicians. When they leave or retire, institutional knowledge disappears with them.
Not all assessments are equally relevant for food & FMCG. Here is our recommendation based on industry-specific value.
56 questions · SMRP Framework · 15 min
Baseline your maintenance organization against the 5 SMRP pillars. This is the foundation assessment for any food & FMCG maintenance team.
Start48 questions · JIPM Framework · 12 min
OEE optimization, autonomous maintenance, and quality maintenance are the pillars most impactful for food production environments.
Start60q · Palmer Framework
Schedule compliance is critical for production planning integration. Maintenance windows must align with production schedules and cleaning cycles.
Take Assessment →42q · ISO 55001
Asset management framework especially valuable for multi-site food organizations managing complex, distributed production assets.
Take Assessment →Critical for hygiene-critical and safety-critical equipment where failure modes directly impact food safety.
52q · SAE JA1011 →Relevant for planned shutdowns and seasonal overhauls, especially in dairy, beverage, and sugar processing.
60q · AACE/IPA →Industry 4.0 in food: IoT sensors for temperature monitoring, predictive maintenance, and MES integration.
50q · I4.0/I5.0 →Every food safety standard relies on reliable equipment. Here is how our assessments align with the frameworks your auditors check.
Critical Control Points
Critical control points depend on equipment functioning correctly. A failed metal detector, temperature sensor, or pasteurizer is a direct food safety risk.
Good Manufacturing Practice
GMP requires documented maintenance procedures, calibration records, and validated cleaning processes. Planned maintenance is the backbone of GMP compliance.
Food Safety Certification
FSSC 22000 certification demands lifecycle-based asset management and risk-based maintenance approaches. ISO 55000 principles directly support certification readiness.
Dutch Food Authority
NVWA inspections require evidence of systematic maintenance. Proper documentation, traceability of maintenance actions, and calibration records are audit essentials.
The Netherlands is the second largest food exporter globally (after the USA), with over EUR 70 billion in annual food exports. Maintenance excellence directly impacts export competitiveness.
Zuivel (dairy), vlees (meat processing), dranken (beverages), bakkerij (bakery), vis (fish processing), groenten & fruit (produce) — each with unique maintenance challenges and equipment requirements.
NVWA (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit), Warenwet, and Arbowet define the regulatory landscape. Maintenance documentation and equipment validation are core compliance requirements.
FNLI (Federatie Nederlandse Levensmiddelen Industrie) represents the Dutch food industry. Our assessments align with the quality and operational standards promoted by the federation.
Our Food & FMCG industry page is also available in Dutch. Same assessments, same depth, same personalized results — in your language.
Ga naar Nederlandse versieFollow this proven sequence for maximum insight. Each assessment builds on the previous one, creating a complete picture of your maintenance maturity.
Start here. Baseline your entire maintenance organization across 5 SMRP pillars: Business & Management, Process Reliability, Equipment Reliability, Organization & Leadership, and Work Management.
Focus on OEE and autonomous maintenance. The 8 JIPM pillars cover everything from operator-led inspection (critical for GMP) to quality maintenance (zero defects = food safety).
Improve schedule compliance and wrench time. In food production, maintenance windows are tight and must coordinate with production schedules, CIP cycles, and changeover plans.
Build the asset management framework. ISO 55000 provides the strategic layer connecting maintenance operations to business objectives. Essential for multi-site organizations pursuing FSSC 22000.
After completing the main TPM assessment, drill into the pillars that matter most for food & FMCG operations.
27 questions · 6 subcategories
Operator-led cleaning, inspection, and lubrication. In food production, this directly supports GMP compliance and hygiene standards.
Deep-Dive24 questions · 5 subcategories
Zero defect conditions and quality assurance through equipment. Food safety depends on equipment consistently producing within specification.
Deep-Dive27 questions · 6 subcategories
Scheduled preventive maintenance ensures predictable production capacity. Critical for meeting seasonal demand peaks and customer delivery commitments.
Deep-Dive28 questions · 6 subcategories
Food safety culture starts with a strong safety foundation. This pillar covers Arbowet compliance, chemical handling, and environmental management.
Deep-DiveAll 8 TPM pillar deep-dives are available
View all TPM deep-dives →Choose your starting point. Every assessment is free, takes 10-15 minutes, and delivers personalized results with actionable improvement recommendations.
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