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Why Systems Fail After Going Live

by John Reeve

The short reason is because complex systems can have more requirements which, in turn, increase the number of failure points. And each requirement can have multiple prerequisites. An asset management system has three main areas needing ongoing attention: software/data, process/procedure and roles/responsibility. Advanced processes have the most prerequisites. Weakness in any one area or supporting variable can cause system failure.

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Definition: Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

A software-based system that provides a link between planning and administrative systems and the shop floor. It can link MRP II-generated production schedules to direct process-control software.

 

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Trouble Finding Parts in Your Storeroom?

One of the most common complaints we hear in plants using a computerized maintenance management system is that it is hard to use the computer to find parts in the Storeroom. There are a couple of

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Why NFPA Recommends a Minimum 40% Load

In our Level I, Level II and Electrical Specialty courses we stress the importance of having at least a 40% load on electrical equipment. NFPA 70B is very specific about the importance of load. to learn more about summer building inspections.

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Predictive Maintenance Using Today’s Technology

by Thomas Hoenig

Implementing a predictive maintenance (PdM) program can be tough in today's manufacturing world. Despite proven successes of many programs, numerous companies that have been operating the same way for over 50 years don't know where to start. Understanding where to start and where to focus in the future is critical. The intention of this article is to give some insight into starting up and sustaining an effective program using today's technology and devices.

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Assess Yourself

If you want to improve your Maintenance and Reliability Program, assess your present program first. Some people feel they may know what has to be done, but unless an evaluation of present

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How Important is Maintenance Planning in Your Organization?

Everyone realizes planning is important; in fact, it has become so important that in many organizations, everyone is focusing on some amount of time on maintenance planning. Unfortunately, it's

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Chamber Controller Alarm Implementation

Consider adding an additional alarm lamp and buzzer to trigger the chamber in the event of a temperature spike from either a heater or LN2 issue. In the early days when the chamber was running

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The Story of a Work Order

by Tarek Atout, CMRP

Fiction, Animation, Comedy, Mystery, Drama

Rating: PG

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Returning Left Over Maintenance Parts from a Kit Back to the Storeroom

When parts are left over from a planned maintenance Kit, how are they to be returned to the storeroom? All, parts that are returned must be certified as a good part that can be stored in the It ...

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Measuring the Central Hub – Planning and Scheduling Metrics

We constantly hear about metrics like OEE, PM Compliance, and Schedule Compliance that help measure productivity, availability, and the maintenance work management process as examples. In the

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How Important is Leadership in the Success of Asset Management or Asset Reliability Improvements?

Commitment from senior management is a critical precondition for a successful asset management system. Although incremental improvement projects can be initiated throughout the organization, it

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Carbon Brush Wear in DC Motors and Generators Caused by Silicone

It is known that the presence of silicone will cause very rapid wear of carbon brushes. The wear rate can be many times greater than the rate of wear would be if no silicone present. The The ...

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Users of Enterprise Asset Management Systems Who and How Important Are They?

by Rajesh Gopalan

There are many factors contributing to a successful enterprise asset management (EAM) implementation, not the least of which is the strategic relation between IT and the business during an implementation or product development lifecycle. While synergy between IT and business strategies is essential, another core element is the EAM user’s participation in the implementation and product development process. In fact, it’s one of the most critical elements to a successful EAM system.

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10 Things Your Equipment Operators Can Do Today to Improve Reliability

by Doug Plucknette

There’s no denying that the equipment that makes your products and the operators who operate it are the most valuable assets an organization has. So unless you are actually manufacturing product and putting it out the door, you are overhead. From the janitorial services to the CEO, you are just another additional cost that has to be included in the cost of the product.

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Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Metrics

Ideally as a rule of thumb, you should have two leading metrics for every lagging metric. Leading metrics are performance drivers. Utilizing them allows you the opportunity to make ...

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Tapping Into The Value Of Experience

by Winston P. Ledet

A common joke is that there are people who have one year of experience 20 times and others who have 20 years of experience. The distinction between these two levels of experience is how much people have learned from their experience and how receptive their organization is to using that experience.

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Planning and Scheduling: The Impact of Trends in Shift Management

by Jack Rubinger

Know who has a lot of irons in the fire? Industrial production managers. They are responsible for mistakes, accidents, injuries, theft, security and asset management. This is the person who will have answers to questions like, “Where’s the pallet jack?”

The industrial production manager is in charge of day-to-day team performance, making sure it all works together as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, all while turning out a quality product.

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Information Management – Are Your People, Processes, Technologies Integrated?

If you feel that you are working in disconnected workflows, you are not alone and lack of clarity is a barrier to common understanding, introducing risk and inefficiency. One good measure ofWhat ...

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Do you Measure the Effectiveness of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling?

While many organizations have maintenance planning and scheduling individuals or groups, few measure the effectiveness of the function. Why is it that we want to measure anyway?

Improvement is one

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