Want Better Reliability? Start by Measuring These KPIs
Is anyone else like me? There’s not a day that I don’t measure something. I’m a...
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Maintenance and Reliability
Rethinking Maintenance: Why the 89% Rule Doesn’t Fit All Assets
What I’m about to say may sound like heresy. I’ve spent my career championing condition monitoring...
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Culture Drives Asset Management Success from the Inside Out
Culture is a powerful yet often overlooked critical success factor in asset management. A strong...
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Why Standardized Work Is the First Step Toward Reliable Operations
Maintenance isn’t jazz. It’s not improvisational. It’s repeatable work. And because it’s...
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How Forensic RCFA Unlocks True Root Causes of Machine Failures
A tremendous amount of time, productivity, and production can be lost using improper...
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Why Components Break: A Logical Look at Common Fatigue Failures
Recently, I have explored the basics of Erosion, Corrosion, Fatigue, and Overload. We emphasize...
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Is Predictive Maintenance Worth It? Only If You Do This First
Although the concept of predictive maintenance (PdM) is now widely known and its potential...
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Why Centralized Asset Data Is Key to Modern Reliability Programs
As the landscape for asset management continues to quickly evolve, data has emerged as one of the...
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Top 5 Excuses for Not Tracking Mean Time Between Failures
Most companies don’t measure mean time between failures (MTBF), even though it’s the most basic...
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Justify Every Hire: How to Sell Leadership on Your Resource Needs
Guidance for managers seeking efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. When I worked as a...
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Driving Maintenance Effectiveness with Standardized Work Plans
Appearing at Mastering SAP Connect – Gold Coast, Australia June 5–6, 2025 Despite decades of...
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How Vibration Data Prevented a Catastrophic Roll Failure in Paper Mill
In a critical section of the paper machine, early signs of bearing failure in a guide roll were...
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