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Charles J. Latino, a 1951 NYU Chemical Engineering graduate, began his career at Allied Chemical, where he pioneered Reliability Engineering to address persistent equipment failures. Rising to Maintenance Manager, he transformed plant performance by integrating engineering, human factors, and proactive maintenance strategies. Charles later founded Allied's Corporate R&D Reliability Engineering Center, driving global adoption of reliability principles. In 1985, he launched Reliability Center, Inc., extending his expertise worldwide. Charles passed away in 2007, leaving behind a lasting legacy in industrial reliability.
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The Reliability Approach: From Reactive Fixes to Proactive Excellence

by Charles J. Latino

First, what is The Reliability Approach? The Reliability Approach is a systematic approach to keeping the plant running in an efficient, profitable manner. Many... Read more.