Autonomous maintenance occurs when
A) employees are empowered to observe, check, adjust, clean, and notify.
B) a remote computer system signals the need for breakdown maintenance.
C) a remote computer system signals the need for preventative maintenance.
D) employees perform their own breakdown maintenance.
E) employees automatically report breakdowns to their supervisor.

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Autonomous maintenance is a strategy where employees are empowered to observe, check, adjust, clean, and notify. They take ownership of their equipment and perform routine tasks to prevent breakdowns and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This approach increases employee engagement and reduces the need for reactive (breakdown) maintenance.

Autonomous Maintenance Occurs When