If the recent influx of fireflies is an unexpected comeback, we're reminded that data alone doesn’t tell the whole story. It's a signal that we must pair historical insight with forecasting fortitude to truly light the way forward.

Reducing stock outs in your MRO storeroom isn’t just good maintenance practice—it’s a financial strategy. This post breaks down how improving SMRP 5.5.33 Stock Out can directly boost revenue. However, we recognize the point where additional MRO investment no longer pays off.

The argument that a colonoscopy is preventive versus diagnostic Preventive maintenance (PM) is simply an action aimed at preserving a...

How low in the asset hierarchy should you go for a work order? We show how you can measure this to see how good you are doing.

How do you measure the consolidation of vendors supporting your MRO efforts? Here, we will discuss three ways to measure so you can improve.

Error proofing data, especially when it is manually inputted, needs to be incorporated in manufacturing to improve cost and efficiencies.

Saturday on SportCenter, I heard a statistic that showcased the evolution of analytical capabilities and the uncanny ability to drop a...

Performance goals Performance goal season is wrapping up. With a few days remaining, you summarize your annual performance to each goal...

Within practically all computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), there are mechanisms to do preventive maintenance (PMs). These...

I saw a commercial the other day for this “all in one” entertainment station, where you plug it into a television’s HDMI port, and now...

You just left college life and joined your first maintenance and reliability team. With eyes as wide as saucers on day one, you quickly...

Too frequently, I have seen departments measure the effectiveness of their asset management by pontificating their PM Compliance....

Let's take a moment to interrogate a time-series plot in your next monthly review, shared PowerPoint slide deck, or performance boards...

Damar Hamlin's injury in week 17 of the 2022 NFL season was emotionally intense. I wasn’t watching it live, but when I saw it as a reply...

I have been rethinking what an asset is in a variety of contexts. Historically, I have rigidly treated the definition of an asset as...

Years ago, I got into a spirited discussion with a colleague about a quality measurement he wanted each production unit to use within all...

revision 1 - 9.24.2023 The heavy manufacturing industry is a challenging business to be in and may not be a popular career choice. A...

Finding things in everyday life that empower you to evaluate statistics or theorize estimates on a scenario has always been fun for my...

How is "criticality" used? The word “criticality” is often used out of context within manufacturing. I often hear someone say, “that is...

Using numbers and estimates to predict outcomes can either be a hobby or a profession. This data is the fingerprint of what has happened,...