This time, we're diving into a pressing issue that plagues many O&M teams: maintenance backlogs. Backlogs have become a nearly universal problem for teams running planned or scheduled maintenance, and their costs are staggering. For instance, the 2022 NHS Digital ERIC report reveals that the maintenance backlog cost across NHS England has ballooned to over $10 billion, nearly doubling since 2018. In our rapid-fire format, we examine the real costs beyond these numbers—impacts on reliability, energy efficiency, and overall work quality. Finally, we delve into strategies O&M teams can deploy to minimize and maintain a healthy state of maintenance backlog. From ensuring resource availability with the right skill sets to reducing reactive maintenance, ensuring quality consistency, and leveraging data-driven operations, we've got actionable insights to help you stay ahead. Join us as we unpack the complexities of maintenance backlogs and provide practical solutions to keep your operations running smoothly!