It is hard to falsify a fire extinguisher inspection.
The next time see a fire extinguisher in a public area, take a few seconds to scrutinize its inspection tag. The majority of you,...
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- May 28
- 4 min
Mildew on roses makes no wine.
I try to make time daily to walk up and down production lines. I learned early on to use all of my senses during these walks to indicate...
- Apr 9
- 5 min
What is compliance when doing PMs?
Too frequently, I have seen departments measure the effectiveness of their asset management by pontificating their PM Compliance....
- Sep 25, 2022
- 5 min
The math is emotionally correct
Years ago, I got into a spirited discussion with a colleague about a quality measurement he wanted each production unit to use within all...
- Jul 31, 2022
- 6 min
Let's stop people from dying immediately after retirement.
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...
- Jun 20, 2022
- 4 min
How is your backlog?
If you are managing an organization, I will assume that you have experienced the overwhelming sensation of uncovering a backlog that is...
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
Which revision are you referencing?
Revision versions are funny things. Revisions may exist in your engineered drawings, tracking incremental improvements, and enhancements....
- Apr 9, 2022
- 4 min
If the data says shoot right, then shoot right.
Using numbers and estimates to predict outcomes can either be a hobby or a profession. This data is the fingerprint of what has happened,...
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Fostering Collaboration by Condensing Presented Data? Yep.
I've been reflecting on a project I'd previously worked on which included presenting the objectives and strategies of an organization for...
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