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.
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.
Why We Don’t Trust Maintenance
Operators and production managers are reluctant to let maintainers do their work. The result is...
Are your reports just “too good”?
Reports depend on the correct use of accurate data inputs. They really only help us if they are...
Inspect and repair as required
To me, these are dreaded words - "Inspect and repair as required". They are a sign of poor work...
Can maintenance do better?
Are you tired of hearing about maintenance problems and excuses? Perhaps you aren’t happy with asset reliability and availability. Production may be complaining about maintenance. It’s frustrating that you can’t get answers you trust from your so-called experts in-house.
How can you tell if maintenance is doing a good job? 4 min, 16 sec.
Too many breakdowns!
Breakdowns are disruptive and costly. Are they eating your lunch? What’s wrong? What can we do about it?
Maintenance isn’t just a cost center!
Are you worried that you aren't doing as much as you can to improve results? Is maintenance just a...
