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.
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.
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.
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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Asset criticality is a ranking of assets according to potential operational impact. This is usually determined through a formal asset criticality analysis on each asset or group of like assets.
Preventative maintenance aims to balance production and preservation. In high-stakes industries like oil and gas, this balance is especially important.
Reliabilityweb.com CEO Terrence O'Hanlon relates A Reliability Framework and Asset Management System™ to principles of scholar W. Edwards Deming's famous theory.
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive approach to developing and implementing SOPs that not only meet these objectives but also align with the specific maintenance needs and regulatory requirements.
The SDIPF Curve is a visualization that attempts to graphically "bend time" to the benefit of investing in and achieving reliability by showing a lifetime snapshot of the asset over time.
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!