摘要:The strategy of maintaining the equipment of a plant is crucial for the effectiveness of manufacturing. Unlike other functions like manufacturing and business, the strategic literature on maintenance is meagre. Many tools and techniques have been developed and applied in other fields. However, the applicability of those tools to maintenance function is presented in the literature in a limited range. In the paper, the author introduces application of SWOT analysis to maintenance system diagnosis and identification of directions of company’s strategic actions within maintenance area.