Global Maintenance Day 2023
Raise awareness among the general public about the intricate work that goes into maintaining our infrastructure and the constant pursuit of excellence in this field. Organized by the esteemed Global […]
Featured Article: Successfully Concluded Training Event on Introduction to Equipment Maintenance Strategy
The recently concluded hybrid training event on the Introduction to Equipment Maintenance Strategy, organized for Globe Telecom, proved to be a resounding success. Held over two weekends, from April 24-25 and May 2-3, the training provided maintenance professionals, engineers, and managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to implement effective maintenance strategies. With a specific focus on Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preventive Maintenance (PM) Optimization, the training aimed to enhance equipment performance, minimize downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach with the ARCA Methodology & RC Pro™
Erudite Marketing had done it again! We are grateful for the support of the community and the opportunity to advocate for Effective Problem-Solving as the first installment of our series of webinars for the year. The webinar was a great success with participants gaining valuable insights into the Apollo Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) methodology and RC Pro™ software. The webinar was conducted on Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am and was led by Fadi Elias Rahal, President of Apollonian Publication LLC. The participants were introduced to a new way of problem-solving technique – the Apollo RCA Methodology.
The Importance of Instrumentation and Calibration Training for Industrial Operations
Instrumentation and calibration are essential components of any industrial process, as they ensure that the various systems and devices used in these processes are operating accurately and consistently. Proper instrumentation and calibration can help improve the efficiency, productivity, and safety of an industrial operation, as well as ensure that the end products meet the required specifications and standards.
Maximizing Equipment Reliability and Productivity through Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a proactive maintenance strategy that involves monitoring the condition of equipment and performing maintenance only when it is necessary, rather than on a fixed schedule. This approach can help reduce maintenance costs, improve equipment reliability, and increase productivity in industrial settings.
Vibration Analysis: Where to Start
Vibration analysis is a useful way to monitor machine health. Many plants have implemented regular vibration analysis plans to ensure the condition of their machines is being checked at regular intervals and so, if an issue comes to light after spectral analysis, a solution can be pursued.
Strategies to Optimize Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages
The traditional view of operational shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs) holds that they are maintenance and engineering events. This simplistic view is held by many organizations. A more realistic and holistic perspective, however, recognizes that the impact and scope of STOs extend far beyond the maintenance and engineering functions.
How to Respond to Inventory Management Challenges Part 1 of 3
Storerooms in institutional and commercial facilities that I visit around the world have several things in common. In general, they are overstocked with inventory, understocked with critical items, plagued by undocumented use, disorganized, and short on space to efficiently store essential spare parts and equipment.
Building the Business Case for Maintenance Planners
Good maintenance planners can have a significant impact on the bottom line, yet many companies don’t pay adequate attention to this role. With 18 percent of a typical maintenance technician’s day spent looking for parts and 24 to 26 percent walking to and from the job site, almost 50 percent of each day can be wasted doing non-value added activity. This article will address the financial impact of maintenance planners on an organization and will provide a clear understanding of how to improve this function and yield better results.
All Maintenance Needs Is A Little TLC
I write from a personal perspective: Maintenance has taken a bad rap. We’re not a bunch of knuckle-dragging, coffee-slurping, computer-illiterates that never made it past eighth grade. We are, in fact, a skilled, experienced and largely well-trained workforce, excellent at troubleshooting and proficient in the systems that run our plants. Unfortunately, we also reflect an aging workforce, with no deep bench to call upon at this point in the game. What we need is a little TLC.