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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