Management Insights
What does your boss want?
Your boss is likely an executive. They usually don’t want a lot of detail. They want results. They want to know that they can trust you to deliver those results. If they are looking for solutions you want the answers.
These insights come from executive and senior management concerns about asset maintenance and reliability arising from questions we’ve been asked.
We have over 50 topics for this list. You may have a concern that’s on that list but not yet published. If so, then let us know. We will answer it as a priority.
Gremlins today
"Gremlins today" is a series of short articles on problems that plague industrial operations the...
Congreso Héroes del Mantenimiento 2024
James Reyes-Picknell, presidente de Conscious Asset y Jim Fitch, director ejecutivo de Noria Corporation, discuten sobre tecnología, gestión de riesgos y sostenibilidad desde la perspectiva de quienes se ocupan del mantenimiento y la confiabilidad.
Trouble with maintenance planning?
Are you having trouble producing good quality maintenance job plans? Is your "standard job" plan...
Is your maintenance planning delivering results?
Many believe that planning and scheduling will solve their maintenance productivity problems and focus efforts to improve them. But despite their efforts, results don’t change.
“Our World,” a book for your children
A children’s book! “Our World” is intended to spark curiosity In children about the world around them. It asks questions like, where does the water in my shower come from, how does the electricity in my light bulb get there, and many more.
Inspect and repair as required – myths and reality
“Inspect and repair as required” are well intentioned but make up what is usually an ill-informed instruction to maintenance workers. On 10 April 2024, our Principal Consultant, James Reyes-Picknell, delivered a 1 hour “lunch and learn” webinar for PEMAC – Canada’s Asset Management Association. The subject is inspired by the words often seen in work orders that often lead to a whole lot of unnecessary misery.
Proactive vs Reactive: which is better for your business?
Businesses often attempt to maximize profits for owners or shareholders by taking measures to reduce costs. A reactive approach to plant and equipment breakdowns is very costly, and it reduces outputs. By failing to do what it takes to become proactive, they take risks against the odds of frequent failure, high repair and downtime costs. A proactive approach is more productive, predictable and less expensive, as it relies on strategic maintenance.to increase equipment life and running times, reduce failure risk, and lower operating costs.
Outsourcing maintenance – the timing is ripe
Operations might fear a loss of control, finance might see potential for cost savings, and...
Crystal ball – next generation maintenance
This article was published in MRO Magazine's Winter 2023 edition. There are some interesting views...
Greening Maintenance
If you want to green your maintenance, this article has many tips and ideas.
