Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, like system applications and products in data processing (SAP), are critical systems for managing a business and its operations.

tales from the shop

Initiative Coordination and Executive Sponsorship Buy-In

John Fortin

A citywide electric utility launched a multi-year program to enhance asset management, leveraging expert consultants and leadership to implement best practices and drive organizational change.

reliability engineering for maintenance

Developing Reliable, Long-Term Maintenance Strategies for Large Diameter Water Pipelines

Jim Geisbush

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) faces significant corrosion issues in two critical steel pipelines that transport nearly two billion gallons of water daily across Arizona. With limited maintenance windows, CAP explored three options: ongoing repairs, building a bypass for extended maintenance, or replacing the pipelines with low-maintenance concrete. After a thorough analysis, CAP chose to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and reline the steel pipelines, ensuring long-term reliability for Arizona’s water supply.

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tales from the shop

How a Change Can Derail the Launch of a Laser Alignment Program

A tale of battling tradition with technology, and how a friendly competition convinced even the most seasoned mechanics to embrace change.

asset management

Making a business case for Condition-Based Maintenance

Maciej Kuczyński

Many experts believe that predictive maintenance (PdM) isn't reaching its full potential. Surprisingly, the challenges holding it back aren't just technical—they're financial.

tales from the shop

Why Your Fluid Analysis Program May Not Be Living Up to Your Expectations

Jack Poley

Many condition monitoring (CM) programs fall short of expectations due to overlooked critical steps and practices from the outset.

tales from the shop

What Am I Supposed to Do With This?

Brendon Russ

Tales from the Shop are designed to cover the universal and painful lessons that we are likely to learn on a typical reliability journey. Hopefully our contributors pain will be your gain!

reliability engineering for maintenance

Sustaining RCM Success Using the Uptime Elements Framework

Nick Jize

RCM implementation must be strategic for it to succeed and be sustainable. The Uptime ® Elements framework is ideal for building the support, reasoning and process for an RCM effort.

tales from the shop

The Support Needed to Launch, Maintain and Improve Your Reliability Strategy!

Eric Ayanegui

The need for executive sponsorship when launching, maintaining and improving an effective reliability strategy is paramount. See the difference in this Tale from the Shop.

internet of things digitalization (iot)

This Is the Best in Class

Brendon Russ

When a critical gearbox failure occurred in the area that had deviated from the plan, management recognized the value of the centralized approach and mandated its adoption facility-wide.

leadership for reliability

AI for Reliability and Asset Management

Aaron Merkin

Labor force changes, more consumer demand, and supply chain issues have created a high-pressure situation. Maintenance managers must achieve better results with fewer resources. Fortunately, technology can help.

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