Are You Really Doing Predictive Maintenance?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about a recent phone call I had with an MPulse Software user, a customer and friend for many years. “Steve,” Jim said. “My new boss says our shop needs to start doing predictive maintenance. I’ve been working this gig for many years, and I think we’re not talking about […]
How Can I Promote the Maintenance Profession to Attract Talented Employees?
In my last post, I discussed ways to find good employees for your maintenance positions. In this post, I’ll identify some bigger issues that contribute to the current employment climate, and how maintenance managers can make a difference for everyone in the field. Manpower Group recently surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. employers, and found respondents […]
How Can I Find Good Employees for My Maintenance Team?
Last week I was talking with a long-time MPulse customer about his top priorities as a maintenance manager at a large production facility. “Brad,” I asked, “what’s your biggest challenge in the next 12 months?” Brad didn’t mention common problems like technology issues or budget constraints. Instead, he said, “Two of my most experienced team […]
The Pipework Maintenance Checklist (Guest Blog)
Thanks to our guest blogger, Amanda Hill from Commercial Industrial Supply, for this terrific article on planning for pipework maintenance. Combine her no-nonsense checklist with your CMMS maintenance system to maximize results. What’s On Your Pipework Maintenance Checklist? Every plant manager faces maintenance challenges, which is why we wrote this article to help highlight the […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Data-Driven Management
It hasn’t been too long since most maintenance teams were primarily reactive organizations. The bulk of their day was spent answering phone calls and performing unplanned repairs. Making decisions on the fly meant sometimes prioritizing those repairs based on who was screaming the loudest. Today, though, things are rapidly changing in the maintenance office. Smart, […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Enter the “Digital Native”
A new breed of employees is beginning to enter the workforce, the “digital native” generation. Digital natives, with their inherent proficiency in technology, are transforming maintenance management by streamlining processes and optimizing efficiency through digital tools and platforms. And they’re no longer just joining Silicon Valley startups; they’re coming to a maintenance team near you. […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Technology Adoption
The adoption of technology in maintenance management is revolutionizing the industry by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing downtime, and improving asset reliability through the use of advanced digital solutions. Despite the fact that maintenance management can be highly technical in nature, maintenance teams are often the last in an organization to get new information technology (IT) […]
The Future of Maintenance Management
In this maintenance management article series, we talk about the future of proactive maintenance strategies. Globalization and related competitive pressures have resulted in rapid changes across just about every industry, and maintenance employees are feeling those changes in the workplace, both in the facilities environment and on the plant floor. Most professionals in maintenance operations […]
Things Can’t Fall Off the Floor: Simple Lessons for Success in Maintenance and in Life
“Name one thing you’ve learned from a co-worker, boss, or client during your career that you’ll never forget and that you’ve also applied to your daily life.” I saw this challenge posted on a LinkedIn discussion group the other day. It made me think back through my career for what my answer would be. Strangely, […]
The Evolution of Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Array [related-content] How does preventive maintenance work? In the beginning, maintenance technicians decided to do preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery to prevent breakdowns and failures. This was a good thing. They used the calendar, or time intervals, as the scheduling basis for PMs, mainly because it was easiest for everyone to remember. For example, “Change […]
