by James Reyes-Picknell | Mar 26, 2024
A lot of work orders that say “inspect and repair as required” and they usually lead to scope creep in both shutdowns and day-to-day maintenance efforts. Many think they are doing a form of preventive maintenance – they are not. The scope of what...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Jan 4, 2024 | Executive Insights, UPTIME
Saving 20% of your maintenance costs is achievable in many operations. Are you running your production equipment to failure? Is your maintenance spending consistently higher than you budget allows? Are you frustrated that breakdowns cause delays in delivery schedules?...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Dec 18, 2023 | Executive Insights, Management Insights, Outsourcing
Operations might fear a loss of control, finance might see potential for cost savings, and maintainers will often recoil in horror at the thought of “being outsourced”. Mis-understanding and mis-information abound. There’s a common mis-perception...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Dec 18, 2023 | Executive Insights, Management Insights
This article was published in MRO Magazine’s Winter 2023 edition. There are some interesting views including applications of Artificial Intelligence, IT systems, the need for training and even a return to basics driven by the recent loss of so much experience...
by James Reyes-Picknell | Oct 2, 2023 | Asset Management, Environment, Executive Insights, Management Insights
This link takes you to an article recently published in MRO Magazine containing input from our Principal Consultant, James Reyes-Picknell. If you are looking for ways to “green” your operation, don’t forget maintenance! Greening Maintenance...