Strategy may be theorized in a conference room, but things happen on the shop floor. Leaders often think they know what is ...

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Maximizing plant reliability and efficiency is crucial for success. Unexpected downtime and inefficiencies can lead to lost ...

What is a Fishbone Diagram? A fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect discovery tool that helps figure out the reason(s) for defects, variations or failures within a process. In other words, it helps ...

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Change is often recognized as the only constant, but it’s crucial to understand that successful change is measured by its sustainability. Lasting change depends more on careful planning and intention ...

Maintenance Backlog is a measure of maintenance work that is ready to be done, but has not yet been completed. Backlog may be measured in hours or weeks based on the total capacity of the maintenance ...

In my extensive career as a maintenance and reliability engineer, and later as a consultant specializing in maintenance and reliability (M&R) and asset management, I've had the privilege of ...

I have seen a blend of organizations who regularly audit their reliability functions and those who don’t. For those that do audit themselves, they tend to be those that are well disciplined and ...

Join us for an informative webinar featuring special guest Alejandro Rojas from Chevron. This webinar will cover environmental regulations, such as the EPA Vessel General Permit, and what it takes for ...

Effective leadership and communication are crucial in driving organizational success in today's fast-paced and highly competitive maintenance world. Leadership isn't just about overseeing tasks and ...

In the world of industrial maintenance and machinery management, reliability is king. Downtime can cost companies millions, and the efficiency of operations often hinges on the most minor details.