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Cloud Based Wireless Vibration Monitoring

Cloud Based Wireless Vibration Monitoring

The RELIABILITY Conference - Work Management Forum - 41:49 
by Rob Bishop, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Joe Lauria, SEC of America

Learn how to efficiently improve your vibration monitoring program. A case study on implementing wireless vibration into your existing route based program. We will explore the steps necessary to integrate a supplemental technology while maintaining data integrity. We will focus on reactive monitoring of equipment, but will also address continuous monitoring of critical assets.

Kitting for Planned Maintenance?

Kits for planned maintenance work should ideally have solid lids and the work order number affixed to the face of the kit using a clear plastic sleeve.

Tip Provided by: Jeff Shiver, CMRP, CPMM,

Deloitte & Snow Software Announce End-To-End Software Asset Management for IBM & SAP

Deloitte and Snow Softwareintroduce end-to-end SAM for IBM and SAP in the Data Centre

 KION Group to Become a Global Leader in Intralogistics Solutions by Acquiring Dematic

KION Group to Become a Global Leader in Intralogistics Solutions by Acquiring Dematic

Combination of KION Group and Dematic creates a global leader in advanced material handling solutions

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The Intersection of MRO & Reliability

The Intersection of MRO & Reliability

The RELIABILITY Conference Work Management Forum - 36:05 
by Missy Decker, Vice President, Solution Design, SDI, Inc.

The intersection of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) with reliability is not product related; it’s process related. MRO is a critical element in the Work Execution domain of the Uptime Elements framework, designed to create a culture of reliability. It’s impossible to ensure operational and maintainable reliability without a reliable MRO process. Certified Reliability Leader and Vice President of Solution Design at SDI, Missy Decker, talks about the difference between the typical approach to MRO and Reliability-Centered MRO. She takes the audience through how reliable MRO directly impacts reliable maintenance by reducing costs, increasing equipment throughput and improving customer satisfaction through quality and on-time delivery of product.

Survey Reveals Half of Product Companies Still Use Spreadsheets (or Nothing at All)

Survey Reveals Half of Product Companies Still Use Spreadsheets (or Nothing at All) to Manage Complex Bill of Materials

Two-Thirds of Respondents Believe It’s Important for Suppliers to Connect to the BOM, Yet 47 Percent Have Not Connected

Secrets of Success with Procedures

Secrets of Success with Procedures

The RELIABILITY Conference 2016 - RAP Talk - 19:38
by Jack Nicholas, Author

In this informative RAP Talk, Jack Nicholas stresses often overlooked processes and procedures that address management. In particular, the relationship between policies, processes, plans, procedures and work instructions are illustrated. In addition, how situations where procedures aren’t followed and lead to problems should be handled. Case studies and other sources are presented to emphasize important lessons that were learned, sometimes in very difficult and important ways.

 Dematic Announces Release of Dematic IQ™ 2.1 With Advanced Operational Analytics

Dematic Announces Release of Dematic IQ™ 2.1 With Advanced Operational Analytics

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – June 14, 2016 – Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, today announces the latest release of the operational analytics capabilities for its real-time software automation platform, Dematic iQ 2.1.

How to Extend Bearing Life

How to Extend Bearing Life

“The reliability of rotating equipment is almost inevitably linked directly to bearing life, and it is estimated bearing failure is responsible for almost 21 percent of these equipment failures.”
– Heinz P. Bloch, P.E., 2011

TA Associates Announces Growth Equity Investment in Maintenance Connection

TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced it has completed a growth equity investment in Maintenance Connection, Inc., a leading provider of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Things to Think About and Do (2016)

Things to Think About and Do (2016)

Big thoughts and small actions make a difference. Check out what we're working on and thinking about.

The New Era of Predictive Maintenance: Affordable and Accessible

Modern Predictive Maintenance (PdM) has come a long way in recent years, with ease of use and installation both having increased significantly, while cost has similarly decreased. Conventional PdM was an expensive and time consuming technology and, because of this, it was reserved for only the most critical facilities. The problem with this is that less costly equipment, though seemingly peripheral, can be just as essential to continuing operations, and it is instead relegated to a preventive maintenance (PM) schedule.

Elements for Transformation

Elements for Transformation

The RELIABILITY Conference - Uptime Elements Forum - 39:58 
by Jeff Shiver- Managing Principal, People and Processes, Inc.

As we automate more and more, the standard of maintenance is dependent on our effective execution of the necessary work to ensure that your assets continue to do what the user expects. Recognize that effective work execution is not a cafeteria plan. Each element is interconnected and foundational to ensure reliability. Weak elements and missing links can not only jeopardize the journey to reliability but more importantly, kill or injure people. Join Jeff Shiver, CMRP, CRL as he demonstrates the six key elements necessary for work execution. In addition to identifying the elements and their links, Jeff will explain the consequences and benefits of ensuring this holistic work execution foundation for the journey for reliability.

 Advanced Technology Services, Inc. Announces Asset Management Solution: DRIVE™

Advanced Technology Services, Inc. Announces Asset Management Solution: DRIVE™

ATS' Approach to Factory Storeroom Management Creates Major Operational and Financial Benefits

 Storeroom Solutions, Inc. Rebrands to Become Synovos

Storeroom Solutions, Inc. Rebrands to Become Synovos

Global integrated supplier updates brand to meet changing client demands, including supply chain, asset services and technology

 SafetyBlu Inspection Kit Detects Hydraulic Fluid Leaks and Injection Injuries

SafetyBlu Inspection Kit Detects Hydraulic Fluid Leaks and Injection Injuries

Westbury, New York ─ Spectroline’s SafetyBlu™ (SB-450) Blue Light Inspection Kit is the only hydraulic system maintenance tool that saves you money two ways. Not only can SafetyBlu help find expensive hydraulic system leaks, it also helps detect and prevent dangerous injection injuries.

 Dematic Announces Release of Dematic IQ™ 2.1 for Grocery Retailers

Dematic Announces Release of Dematic IQ™ 2.1 for Grocery Retailers

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – May 2, 2016 – Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, today announces the latest release of its real-time software automation platform, Dematic iQ 2.1 for grocery retailers. This new version contains cost saving features and advanced algorithms that improve order picking as well as pallet and roll container building.

New York MTA Selects Infor EAM to Modernize Asset Management

Reduced Costs, Enhanced Visibility, Improved Safety and Fewer Rider Delays Among Core Benefits

Maximo Manufacturing User Group (MMUG)- April 2016 Virtual Meeting

Maximo Manufacturing User Group (MMUG)- April 2016 Virtual Meeting

Moderated by Jason Verly, featuring Shannon Craft and Loren Walkington from Johnson & Johnson

Software validation is increasing becoming an audit topic by customers and regulatory agencies. Shannon and Loren will give an overview of what it means to conduct a software validation on Maximo, some points to think about when conducting your validation, and common questions auditors will ask about your validation. We'll also have an update on some of the leadership changes and preview some upcoming events this year for the MMUG group.

Organization Configurations

There is a constant conflict between the maintenance organization and the MRO inventory and purchasing organization. The maintenance point of view is highlighted in Figure 1-2. The


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