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Welcome back to our multi-part series on Continuous Improvement through Root Cause Analysis (RCA). On this episode, Larry begins to break down the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process by focusing on the Define phase. Tune in...
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Everyone should be using Continuous Improvement as an ongoing effort to improve equipment reliability, services, and processes. On this episode, host...
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Reliability isn't just the “flavor of the day,” it should be the culture. Developing a sustainable Reliability culture provides guardrails to help...
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Every year we must conduct an annual physical inventory. Corporate and finance mandate it. During those physical inventories, here’s what typically...
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The global pandemic has fundamentally reshaped how asset-intensive industries approach innovation and operational excellence. Rather than succumbing...
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When one of the world’s largest pulp and paper manufacturers realized their preventive maintenance (PM) strategy needed improvement, they turned to...
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Organizational culture isn’t something you can ignore—it shows up fast. Even in times of remote work or global disruptions, leadership shapes culture...
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In any asset-intensive industry, downtime comes at a cost. That’s why the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) storeroom is more than just a...
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In maintenance and reliability operations, workforce utilization refers to how effectively maintenance technicians, schedulers, and supervisors use...
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When operations permit, preventive maintenance (PM) becomes a cornerstone of efficient asset management. Too often, equipment is left running until...
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In asset performance management (APM), how equipment is operated often matters as much as how it is maintained. Operator care is the practice of...
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Many organizations underestimate just how much value lies in managing inventory turnover well. One often-overlooked method that can help is FIFO...
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Every organization with equipment and maintenance operations faces a core question: do you have the right parts at the right time—and in the right...
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From Vendor Selection to Performance Here the six specific areas managers can improve their chances of success Managing contracted maintenance...
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Budgeting Strategies: A Recipe for Success Like many of you, I have a budget to manage my personal life. The budget ensures I have the funds...
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Why Smart Maintenance Strategies Are Your Company's Secret Weapon for Profitability Transform your maintenance from cost center to profit driver with...
Larry Olson | CMRP, CRL, CAMA
Nexus Global
Doug Robey | CMRP, CRL