Why is maintenance scheduling software so cost effective? Simple; because it does so much more than just schedule. Quality maintenance scheduling software generates detailed work orders that are fully integrated... read more →
Variation in maintenance processes can creep in when maintenance technicians are under pressure or let their concentration lapse. It is well documented that the elimination of variation in processes through... read more →
Run to failure is a maintenance strategy where maintenance is only performed when equipment has failed. Unlike unplanned & reactive maintenance, proper run-to-failure maintenance is a deliberate and considered strategy... read more →
I follow a great Youtube channel by Veritasium. I enjoyed one of his recent videos about the scientific method, shown below. Then, later, I came across this post from sportsscientists.com... read more →
Keeping equipment working should be paramount to any organization. It could mean the difference between meeting and missing the order. However, in North America, 55% of all maintenance performed is... read more →
Breakdown Maintenance Maintenance done in response to a breakdown, or breakdown maintenance, is by definition reactive maintenance. Because the factory or facility can’t operate with a broken down machine, breakdown... read more →
Root Cause Analysis: Japan's Problem Solving Secret In 1930, Sakichi Toyoda, the father of the Toyota Motor Company developed a problem solving method called the “5 Whys”. In a nutshell, “5 Whys”... read more →
Bridging Reactive and Proactive Maintenance It seems that every corner you turn there’s an accident; a spill in lane three or a London bridge that just fell down. It’s almost... read more →
Developing a model for asset management. Last week we discussed the pros and cons of the various popular maintenance strategies and started to define what is essentially a quickly deployed... read more →