the MANAGEMENT cure Today's manager recognises the absolute necessity of maintenance. The ever increasing drive for higher consistent quality, productivity and efficiency are at the cutting edge of a company's competitiveness. Maintaining the competitive edge dictates that all plant and processes run at maximum availability and with optimum performance. The systematic application of maintenance management techniques, combining advanced technology and preventive condition . based analysis, can and is allowing the continuous improvement in operational efficiency and productive quality. The prime requirement of a maintenance management system is that it be; Powerful, Flexible and above all Easy to Use. This allows the formation of an integrated engineering approach to maintenance, producing a well structured maintenance policy incorporating scheduled work, inspection and the essential monitoring techniques. Maintenance managers must deliver cost savings and increased efficiency to maintain that essential competitive edge. Vertically mounted differential drive This requires investment in people, in training and in technology to produce a solution which is not only effective, but cost effective. The question is HOW ? The answer is SPECTRA (UK) Ltd.