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Tim McLain is Chief Strategy Officer at Lexin Solutions, where he leads the development of advanced supply chain optimization and MRO analytics platforms for asset-intensive industries. With over two decades of experience spanning technology, logistics, and industrial services, Tim brings a systems-level perspective to solving complex operational challenges. He is known for his work integrating AI-driven insights into practical tools that improve reliability, inventory efficiency, and total cost of ownership across global mining and energy operations.
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How Rare Earths Became a Hidden Risk to Reliability Programs

by Drew Troyer, Tim McLain

Rare earth elements (REEs) are the invisible enablers of modern industry. These obscure-sounding materials—names like neodymium, dysprosium, and cerium—rare... Read more.