Management Insights
Myth busting 23: We need lots of failure data to do RCM
Reliability Centered Maintenance has been around since the 1970s and it has proven to achieve amazing results wherever it has been used properly. As a reliability method, it guides decision-making based on available evidence about past, and expected future, failures. It makes sense that failure data be part of that evidence. But do you need a lot of data?
Utility Asset Risk Management with RCM
Reliability is a key to successful risk management in any industry. It is particularly important...
Condition Monitoring
The following article appears in the Feb 2019 issue of MRO Magazine, authored by Jesus Sifonte of...
Blockchain – a game changer for the supply chain
Managing the supply chain is exceptionally complex. But a basic knowledge of blockchain could help...
Myth busting 22: We can’t trust OEMs
In the late 90’s, the show “60 Minutes” did showed that an average economy car worth $15,000 new...
Myth busting 21: Are manufacturer’s warranties worth it?
Many believe strongly in the value of warranties on new / refurbished equipment. They go to great...
Myth Busting 20: We must follow manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
Manufacturers always publish recommended maintenance for users of their products. There are a few...
Myth busting 19: High performing organizations spend too much on training
These days everyone seems to be cutting spending. It’s entirely discretionary, so it’s easy to...
Myth Busting 18: There are a lot of savings in maintenance cost reductions
This one is a HUGE MYTH. Maintenance costs are a direct result of what you do and what you do...
Myth busting 17: For spares, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
The last article speaks to who should run your storeroom – NOT maintenance. It also leaves us...
Myth Busting 16: Who should run stores?
Perhaps the number one excuse that maintainers use for being unable to get repairs executed in a...
Myth Busting 15: KPIs
Many believe that if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. That’s just not right....
