Reliable Plant May 2024

A well-structured maintenance audit is foundational to effective asset management, ensuring that the maintenance actions align with strategic business objectives and industry best practices. These audits delve beyond surface-level checks, analyzing the efficacy of maintenance protocols in preventing equipment failure, optimizing resource allocation, reducing safety risks, and boosting uptime.

In today's fast-paced business landscape, Agile Manufacturing emerges as a transformative paradigm, mirroring the principles of Agile Software Development to navigate uncertainties and drive success.

In this video from Dr. John Ross, you'll gain insights to understand the critical application of preventive maintenance optimization.

In our latest episode, Wesley Cash sits down with leadership development coach Jody Parsons, Ed.D to explore how you can lead effectively through changes in your reliability and lubrication programs. Join them as they delve into strategies to boost employee engagement and challenge the status quo.

It is not enough to do a good job. We need to measure the effect of our actions, quantify what a good job we are doing and report it. It often comes down to money, so KPIs should include financial investment returns.

Reliability refers to how consistent a plant's operation and performance are. Thus, a plant boasting high reliability demonstrates the capability to sustain consistent production levels, meet market demands, and avert unexpected asset failures and downtime.