reliable plant September 2024

Maximizing plant reliability and efficiency is crucial for success. Unexpected downtime and inefficiencies can lead to lost production, increased costs, and safety concerns. One powerful tool to achieve these goals is oil analysis.

Strategy may be theorized in a conference room, but things happen on the shop floor. Leaders often think they know what is happening on the shop floor, but sadly, life happens. For all our best intentions, we find ourselves too busy to visit or interact meaningfully with those making things happen at the front line.

Change is often recognized as the only constant, but it’s crucial to understand that successful change is measured by its sustainability. Sustaining an implemented change creates a robust foundation for subsequent changes and a conducive environment for continuous improvement.

Bearings are some of the most critical components in countless machines, systems, and assets. Understanding the five stages of a bearing’s life—from manufacturing to service life—ensures that these critical components perform optimally and achieve their maximum intended lifespan.

Join Dr. Jody Parsons on his 3-part series as he interviews industry experts from Reliable Plant Conference to discover what it takes to elevate facility leadership and unlock the skills necessary for employee development to fuel greater reliability.