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Thursday, September 21, 2023

AMC - M&P in Workshop Accounts

 


AMC - M&P in Workshop Accounts  



  • Source: Rolling Stock Code 2022 -11th chapter


  • AMC stands for Annual Maintenance Contracts  

 

  • Millwright Organization in PUs/Workshops/Open Line - Responsible for maintenance of M&P assets 

 

  • The need of AMC - With increasing sophistication and extended use of electronics based control system in M&P, the skills of Millwright staff have not been upgraded to keep pace with maintenance requirements.  

 

  • So the AMC is entered with the OEMs - Original Equipment Manufacturers or their authorized agents for maintenance of M&P Assets   

 

  • OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer

 

  • However, efforts shall be made to get the Millwright staff trained in maintenance of M&P items to gradually reduce the expenditure on AMC

 

  • If possible, AMCs can be entered at the time of purchase of M&P items itself by factoring the AMC cost along with the Purchase Price.  

 

  • Object of AMC:  To provide a high up-time for the M&P items by providing a reliable maintenance support.  

 

  • Alternative to OEMs - In case OEMs are not responsive or quoting exorbitant rates/unacceptable conditions  - Considered proven sources for AMC of M&P items.    

 

  • The above contents are applicable to all establishments of Rolling Stock Production & Maintenance i.e., Production Units, Workshops & LCDs of Open Line Establishments.  



Key points for MCQ: 



  1. AMC stands for Annual Maintenance Contract  

  2. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer 

  3. M&P stands for Machinery & Plant  

  4. L C D stands for Locomotive sheds and Carriage and wagon Depots

  5. Millwright organzation - Responsible for maintenance of M&P items 


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