by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 23, 2024 | Executive Insights
As an asset or facility ages beyond its original ROI time horizon, it deteriorates naturally with use and becomes more costly to maintain. The company has recouped its capital investment. Yet as the asset is now producing profitable revenues, it still wants it to...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 4, 2024 | Executive Insights, UPTIME
Saving 20% of your maintenance costs is achievable in many operations. Are you running your production equipment to failure? Is your maintenance spending consistently higher than you budget allows? Are you frustrated that breakdowns cause delays in delivery schedules?...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Dec 18, 2023 | Executive Insights, Management Insights, Outsourcing
Operations might fear a loss of control, finance might see potential for cost savings, and maintainers will often recoil in horror at the thought of “being outsourced”. Mis-understanding and mis-information abound. There’s a common mis-perception...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Dec 18, 2023 | Executive Insights, Management Insights
This article was published in MRO Magazine’s Winter 2023 edition. There are some interesting views including applications of Artificial Intelligence, IT systems, the need for training and even a return to basics driven by the recent loss of so much experience...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Nov 8, 2023 | Change Management, Executive Insights, People & Teamwork, Risk Management
To get different results of any kind, we need to make changes. As human beings we are very good at change, but not so good at “being changed”. If we want it, it will happen. If we don’t want it, we will resist. Physical asset performance is a result of having a robust...