This activity is used to update the Object Cluster setup. This includes:
IFS Planning & Scheduling Optimization engine, which is the back end of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (MPS) solution tries to plan work in a way that increases the value of the total scheduling outcome. Cluster IDs and configuring the base values of work tasks and PM actions (using Work Type, Priority, Object Criticality and/or Event) need to be kept in mind when setting incentives. Very high incentives for clustering compared to base values of work may result in the scheduling tool focusing on clustering work excessively. This may result in critical work not getting planned immediately resulting in them being grouped with none critical work belonging to same cluster. Very low incentives for clustering compared to the base values may result in not achieving the appropriate level of clustering.
Relevant clusters of equipment, that is, pieces of equipment that function together must be identified.
After updating Object Cluster setup, full load has to be sent for affected Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Dataset(s).
As a result of the update, depending on the nature of the change, MPS will try to focus more on clustering work or focus more on priority/value of work.