A Ridiculously Simple Guide To Maintenance KPI
When you run any department, how do you know if you’re doing a good job? In the maintenance world, the answer to that question is maintenance KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and maintenance performance metrics. One might think that spending is […]
A Ridiculously Simple Guide To Spare Parts Management
Most firms find it difficult to maintain effective spare parts management since there is a fear that stocking spares may not be in line with effectively controlling operating costs. As plant managers, various expectations to recognize ways to perform efficient […]
Mobile Maintenance Software And Its Role In Building Efficient Workflows
If you had to guess three things people carry around at all times, what would it be? I bet you would say a wallet, keys, and a smartphone. The fact that mobile devices have become, well, so portable is the […]
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) – A Practical Guide
OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) is one of the best measurements you can use to optimize production processes. When talking about production at scale, minor improvements can give a significant boost to your bottom line. That is especially evident in the […]
How To Start Predictive Maintenance Program (Ridiculously Simple Guide)
If someone was trying to convince you NOT to start a predictive maintenance program, they would probably tell you things like: “It is just too expensive to implement; it is way too complicated; you don’t need it…” And while those […]
Deferred Maintenance – Definition, Cost, And How To Keep It In Check
“Every $1 in deferred maintenance costs $4 of capital renewal needs in the future.” Contrary to your initial gut reaction, deferred maintenance is a practice with a very useful purpose. Maintenance managers often work with limited resources (be it budget, […]
What Are The Roles And Responsibilities Of A Maintenance Manager [Plus Expert Round-up]
A marketing team needs a marketing manager. A retail store needs a store manager. A maintenance department needs a maintenance manager. Whenever you have a team of people that needs to be coordinated, someone has to be in charge of […]
Equipment Maintenance Log Best Practices
Anyone who is serious about equipment maintenance is constantly on the lookout on how to improve it. There is a straightforward thing right in front of your nose, and that is rarely used to its full potential – an equipment […]
A Comprehensive Guide To Corrective Maintenance
On this blog, we talked many times about the benefits of proactive asset management. Today, we take a hard look at corrective maintenance and how it can help deal with actual and potential failures. We will discuss what is corrective […]
A Ridiculously Simple Guide To Managing Planned Downtime | Scheduled Downtime
Preventative maintenance is a popular maintenance strategy because it brings many benefits while, at the same time, it isn’t incredibly hard or expensive to implement. That being said, preventive maintenance does have its downsides. One of the most cited objections […]
