What is Reliability Centered Maintenance?
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): Defining Maintenance for Optimal Asset Performance Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) defines maintenance as the means to maintain an asset’s functions in
Smart Maintenance Scheduling Reduces Downtime
Maintenance managers know smart maintenance scheduling reduces downtime. Properly maintained assets perform more efficiently, use less energy, and fail less often—while also extending their usable
Are You Overdoing Preventive Maintenance?
Generally, we assume that preventive maintenance (PM) is a good thing and it will prevent downtime. Of course, that’s true. But, like anything, sometimes it’s
Are You Prepared for Emergency Management?
Emergency management is a huge part of maintenance. Whether it’s an equipment failure or a natural disaster—your team needs to be prepared. You never think
Improve Maintenance Management Program Efficiency
How do you make your maintenance management program more efficient? Maintenance professionals know that CMMS software is a tool. And while a successful maintenance management requires
Building a Sense of Ownership with Your Maintenance Employees
When your employees are invested in your organization’s success—and their own—they have to build a sense of ownership in their work that provides a solid
How to Monitor Equipment Health
The health of your equipment directly affects your maintenance workload. Unanticipated breakdowns mean a loss of productivity—and more work for the maintenance team. Do you
Prioritize Maintenance Tasks and Maximize Efficiency, Part 2: Calculate the Value
Last time, I shared my strategy for categorizing maintenance tasks. Obviously, emergencies and breakdowns take precedence. But what about the rest? It’s not as simple
Benefits of the IIoT for Your Maintenance Team
Last time, we identified four obstacles to implementing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) that a lot of maintenance managers are experiencing. If you are
Overcoming Obstacles to the IIoT
From the trade mags in your mailbox to the email newsletters in your inbox, everyone’s talking about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known
