It is difficult to distinguish the benefits from procedures and checklists exclusively.
However, the logic of the statistics derived from study of failure profiles makes a
compelling case for procedure based maintenance. In addition, the confluence of
inexpensive, modern word and digital image processing technology and the ready
availability of many non-intrusive, predictive, condition monitoring technologies makes
it possible for the conduct of maintenance with assurance of sustained reliability. Many
other benefits flow from the use of detailed procedures and checklists, including the
capability for improved output as well as improved and/or sustained product quality.