When leadership says "Go and do Lean," most facility managers face the same question: Which tool should I use? It's a fair question, but it's also the wrong starting point. The real journey to operational excellence doesn't begin with selecting tools, it begins with clarity of vision and an understanding that Lean is fundamentally a mindset, not just a collection of techniques.
Is ESG a fleeting trend or a fiscal necessity? Candi Robison, VP Americas for IFS Ultimo, dives into the "ESG Whiplash" currently facing US industries. Learn why 92% of profitable companies correlate with high ESG ratings and discover how EAM technology plays a critical role in standardizing sustainability and operational efficiency.
Limble, the modern maintenance and asset management platform, today announced a partnership with VibeCloud Reliability Solutions Inc., a leader in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. The new integration connects VibeCloud’s condition monitoring insights directly with Limble, automatically generating and closing work orders based on asset condition data.
In asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and energy services, equipment reliability directly influences operational safety, production performance, and lifecycle costs. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have long served as the backbone of maintenance operations, managing asset hierarchies, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and spare parts records.
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Is your FMEA just a "check the box" exercise? Emily Schickler (CMRP, CRL) of Owens Corning reveals why many FMEA programs fail to increase actual reliability. Learn how to shift from reactive analysis to a strategic, design-driven approach that eliminates failure modes and delivers measurable value to your plant’s bottom line.
Dr. Karl Hoffower from Failure Prevention Associates joins the show to discuss the "Silver Tsunami" and the growing skills gap in the American workforce. Learn how cross-functional teams and medical-grade diagnostic protocols can revolutionize maintenance and prevent costly production failures.
Globally recognized CRL certification to debut in Birmingham ahead of the UK’s fastest growing festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering,, researched and produced by The Manufacturer.
March 12, 2026 – Endress+Hauser today announces a new OEM‑configured variant of the Picomag electromagnetic flowmeter for the US market. Purpose‑built for liquid cooling applications in data centers and OEM cooling systems, this version provides customers with a factory‑configured option designed for environments where instrumentation without wireless connectivity is required.
The Manufacturer, part of Nineteen Group, has announced the launch of Smart Manufacturing Week in the United States, expanding the company’s global manufacturing portfolio into North America. The inaugural event will be held April 19–22, 2027 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI, with the exposition running April 21–22.
Kelly Amundson, Senior Director of Sustainable Operations at JLL, discusses the integration of sustainability, safety, and process quality within engineering and asset management. She shares insights on carbon reduction, water conservation, and the shift from "like-for-like" to "like-for-better" asset replacement strategies.