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Getting Back to Work: Is Your Facility Safe?
Nexus GlobalAs teams start returning to work amidst the COVID-19 crisis, what will the “new norm” look like in your facility? There may be great opportunities to...
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Master Data Management Made Simple – APM with a Twist
Many organizations find themselves in a jam when it comes to master data management. To ketchup with today’s business demands, companies need clear...
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Maintenance & Reliability Outlook Post COVID-19
Larry Olson | CMRP, CRL, CAMAOn this episode of APM On Air, we have Ryan Chan, CEO & Founder of UpKeep, on the show to discuss how COVID-19 will continue to impact maintenance...
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Getting Back to Work
How will we lead change so our reliability teams can return to work during and after the COVID-19 crisis? How can we apply best practices in...
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Vanilla Reliability
Where is the passion, innovation, and vision in your reliability program? It's time to inspire and motivate yourself to get out of that status quo...
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Eliminate Physical Inventories, PERIOD!
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 Importance of MRO Storerooms in Risk Mitigation
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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Operator Care: Elevating How Equipment Is Operated
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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Implementing FIFO in Your Stockroom: Why It Makes a Difference
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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Why Establishing Min/Max Inventory Levels Is Vital for Asset Management
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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Outsourcing | Effective Vendor Management Strategies
From Vendor Selection to Performance Here the six specific areas managers can improve their chances of success Managing contracted maintenance...
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How a Major Oil & Gas Company Transformed Shutdown Performance
Ken Arthur | CRLShutdowns are some of the most complex and high-pressure events in the oil and gas industry. With tight timelines, multiple contractors, and critical...
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Technician Productivity: Boost Wrench Time with Planning & Kitting
Busy doesn't always mean productive. Maintenance technicians can lose significant time searching for parts, traveling between jobs, and dealing with...
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Maintenance Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: What's the Difference?
Understanding the difference between maintenance efficiency and effectiveness is essential for improving asset performance. Efficiency focuses on...
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How to Improve Equipment Reliability Through Better Maintenance Strategies
Equipment reliability is not achieved through maintenance alone. It requires alignment between engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and...