M&R Flashcards
What are M&R team responsibilities?
Manage damaged inventory to minimize out of service times
Review repair est for errors, discrepancies, & that costs are allocated correctly
Monitor costs & statistics with KPI levels (turn times & budget)
Investigate damage details & attempt to recover costs from liable parties
Communicate with GVA to acquire special confirmations on more costly repairs
Maintenance
before damage occurs to extend lifespan of equipment
Ex: reefer/genset PTI, genset oil/coolant replenish
Repair
after damage has occurred that prevents use of equipment
Ex: corner casting damage
What are the types of vendor agreements?
3rd party, Joint venture, MSC-owned
What are the types of service agreements?
Lump sum or per unit pricing, Cost plus pricing, Standard Time System
Lump sum/per until pricing
pay flat rate for M&R
Cost plus pricing
pay labor & material costs + markup (joint ventures since we see their books)
Standard Time System
hourly rate with defined times for each service performed
repair process (minor damage)
damage ID, update OVA -> vendor inspects & gives estimate (EOR) -> M&R reviews est for accuracy, approves work
repair process (major damage)
damage ID, update OVA -> vendor inspects & gives estimate (EOR) -> M&R reviews est for accuracy -> sends to GVA for approval -> decide if repair or scrap/sale container
What are the categories of equipment defects?
Damage, Wear & Tear, Non-conforming repair
Damage
one or more physical defects in an container caused by a single event or series of single events (impact, abrasion, or contamination)
Wear & Tear
physical defects caused by continuous deterioration in physical condition of equipment under normal-use conditions
Non-conforming repair
condition resulting from a repair not being performed in accordance with IICL-recommended repair methods
How can containers get damaged while on vessel?
Improper Stowage, Cell guide damage, Wave damage
