by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 14, 2025 | Executive Insights
I need efficiency in my operations to deal with the uncertainties of this chaotic business environment. How? Efficiency means getting things done with the least hassle and cost. That entails eliminating the waste, at all levels, and in all our processes. It involves...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 10, 2025 | Business Case & Finance, Education, Executive Insights, Management Insights, Reliability, UPTIME
Today’s Gremlin – “The White Knight”, is a day-to-day hero, fixing what’s broken and returning the operation from panic. When things break, you really do need him, and he can be a hero, but couldn’t he be preventing those...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 8, 2025 | Business Case & Finance, Education, Executive Insights, Management Insights, Reliability, UPTIME
Today’s Gremlin – “I’ve got this”, doesn’t cause trouble. In fact, he’s very motivated to keep things running smoothly. He’s good at what he does and he does keep things running. But, he’s a gremlin because he...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 6, 2025 | Business Case & Finance, Education, Executive Insights, Management Insights, Reliability, UPTIME
Today’s Gremlin – “sweat the asset”, truly believes that running the plant and equipment as hard as possible is good for business. He couldn’t be more wrong! This gremlin wants to produce more in a short time and runs the equipment at or...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 3, 2025 | Business Case & Finance, Education, Executive Insights, Management Insights, Reliability, UPTIME
Today’s Gremlin – “follow me blindly”, is one of the big reasons your equipment isn’t reliable. Manufacturers tell you what maintenance to perform and how to do it, then insist you follow their guidance by voiding warranties if you...
