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I've been asked this many times, along with, "when will it be available in "my language?" Here's the answer... My book Uptime – Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management is now in its 3rd edition, and it includes a chapter on Evidence-Based Asset Management. That approach—using data plus expert knowledge—was groundbreaking back in 2015. Since then, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics have changed the game. The science behind Uptime is still valid, but the methods need updating. So, people ask me all the time: “Is there a 4th edition coming?” My answer: “Yes… but not in the way you might expect.” Each edition of Uptime has grown—bigger, deeper, more focused on bridging maintenance and asset management. But now the real need isn’t just more pages. It’s broader impact. Business leaders still don’t get how critical maintenance is. Business schools and engineering programs don’t teach it. And globally, the demand is huge—in the Western Hemisphere alone, we have Latin America, Brazil, and French-speaking markets. Beyond, there is far more. Right now, Uptime only exists in English, with a few exceptions. That’s a massive missed opportunity. So, here’s the plan: the 4th edition won’t just be a revision—it’ll be a whole new book, designed for a global audience and published in multiple languages. It will serve maintainers, guide managers, and make the strategic case for executives. Writing is already progressing well. What I still need is the right publisher—one with the vision to take Uptime global. If you know of one, please reach out. The world doesn’t just need another edition of Uptime—it needs the next evolutionary leap in how we perceive and manage our physical assets and their performance.
Is there going to be a 4th edition of "Uptime"?
We hear about data driven decisions and it's become somewhat of a mantra for IT departments, managers and even executives. But they've got it wrong! Data shouldn't drive anything - it can't. But it can be a powerful enabler if we want. A subtle shift in language can lead to big gains in performance!
Data driven, or data enabled?
Many maintainers fail to make improvements or make them stick. It's not lack of intention, it's a chaotic environment and inability to really lead change effectively. Reach out to James: https://consciousasset.com/conscious_asset_reliability_maintenance_and_supply_chain/contact-us/
What are you missing?
Some managers resist outside help to make improvement in how they are managing reliability and maintenance. They think they can "get back to basics" first and then re-assess. They fail to see that if they could really do that on their own, they wouldn't have allowed the slide to where they are today.
Back to basics? Really?
Demographic shifts in the workforce have given us "younger" companies with less experience and little guidance other than the way we were "raised". Has the way you were raised left you with a mindset that is getting in your own way?
Do you have a "rich" or a "poor" person mindset?
Operations / production problems often have their roots in the lack of performance, or outright failure, of their physical assets. The costs (both real and opportunity) are huge and it can impact environmental compliance as well as safety. Talk with our subject matter expert: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2lzLjdvOlBxbL6JbubjSxgchujChQSm1Z_KZco1O-sAQTRA_YoO5mDFsA8wMBesGqivhUSJBc6
What's keeping you up?
If you think your organization is doing a great job with maintenance or asset management, or even making significant strides to improve it, you should consider applying for one of the several awards we offer at PEMAC. https://www.pemac.org/awards
PEMAC Awards Nominations are OPEN
Canada's Asset Management Association (PEMAC) has an annual awards ceremony at it's MainTrain conference. This year that is in Calgary in October. The awards are for: Asset Management Leadership and Teams Maintenance Management Leadership and Team (for both small and large operations) Exceptional projects for our MMP and CAMP certification courses. Nominations are open for the awards and I encourage you to consider nominating either your own organization or one you know about here: https://www.pemac.org/awards
Canada's Maintenance and Asset Management Awards
Perfection is difficult to achieve. It takes a lot of work and that delays progress. In operational environments that can lead to lost or deferred opportunities, and leave money on the table.
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