This article explores the importance of understanding a site’s maintenance maturity, how this impacts strategy and goal setting, and identifying the building blocks to getting started on the road to improving asset performance.

internet of things digitalization (iot)

Not Enough Time to Connect

Gail Petersen

This tale from the shop illustrates how reliability and maintenance are part of an overall corporate strategy, with digitalization intended to upgrade and sustain healthy mission-critical assets.

Internet of Things Digitalization (IoT)

Operationalizing AI for Asset Condition Management

Terrence O'Hanlon

Artificial Intelligence is the greatest story of our time. Artificial Intelligence is not merely a trending narrative; it’s the cornerstone of a transformative era in industrial reliability and asset management.

tales from the shop

Lessons Learned, Lessons Lost

Malcolm J. Werner

This Tale from the Shop tells the story of one company's simple error that led to a massive shutdown. Utilizing Uptime Elements, they were able to accurately and efficiently diagnose and resolve the problem.

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asset management

Asset Management An Enabler for a Circular Economy

Raunak Agarwal

In the context of asset management, asset-intensive owners and organizations can make existing assets last longer by applying best design practices for products, spares and components.

tales from the shop

A Good Blamestorming Session

Brendon Russ

Playing the blame game is no way to handle any problem. When data isn't reviewed, it is easy for companies of all sizes to fall into this trap.Read how one team handled a faulty machinery problem, and the blame surrounding it.

work execution management

Reliability and the Planning and Scheduling Process

Christopher Endrai

Planning and Scheduling are critical. You may have already heard that planning and scheduling improves equipment reliability, reduces the risk of unexpected failures, and enhances overall operation efficiency. This article explores how.

asset management

Who's who at The RELIABILITY Conference 2024

Terrence O'Hanlon

The RELIABILITY Conference by Reliabilityweb.com takes place May 14-16, 2024 in Seattle Washington with a theme of Reliability Leadership: Taking Action To Make A Difference

tales from the shop

You Guys Can Handle It

Gail Petersen

Utilizing resources is smart, but using the right resources for the problem is smarter. This Tales from the Shop story features a situation when a company decided to turn to the wrong resources.

leadership for reliability

Expectations, Execution and Engagement

Ron Moore

Achieving reliability and operational excellence isn't about isolated actions, but fostering a culture of collaboration, clear expectations, and active shop floor involvement. Dive into the three key pillars that unlock true operational success.

tales from the shop

Decision Making

John Fortin

Tired of biased decision-making in your organization? Imagine prioritizing projects based on clear objectives, not power plays. Multi-objective decision analysis (MODA) levels the playing field, ensuring fair project selection through data-driven, transparent processes. See how one company used MODA to shift the balance and prioritize the right projects for the right reasons.

work execution management

Plan-Do-Check-Act: The Importance of a Continuous Improvement Cycle

Mike Meen

Stuck in a cycle of unplanned repairs and backlogged plans? Discover how the PDCA cycle can help you shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, efficient maintenance execution. Learn how to prioritize effectively, analyze performance, and continuously improve your maintenance program.

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