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
How can containers get damaged while in terminal?
Handling damage, wind damage
How can customers cause damage?
Improper cargo securing, improper loading equipment
IICL
institute of international container lessors
