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Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

What If Your Best Technician Never Really Left?

June 2, 2026 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Industrial Engineering Knowledge, Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

What If Your Best Technician Never Really Left?

Walk into almost any maintenance shop and you’ll notice something interesting. The real value of the department isn’t sitting on a shelf in the storeroom. It isn’t in the toolboxes, the spare parts inventory, or… Read more about What If Your Best Technician Never Really Left?

Reliability Transformation in Manufacturing

April 29, 2026 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Industrial Engineering Knowledge, Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

Reliability Transformation in Manufacturing

From Planning to Precision If you’ve spent any time inside a manufacturing plant, you’ve probably seen how reliability transformation usually unfolds. It starts with chaos, moves toward control, and eventually reaches a point where things… Read more about Reliability Transformation in Manufacturing

Why IoT Projects Fail Before Day One (And How to Fix It)

March 30, 2026 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Industrial Engineering Knowledge, Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

Why IoT Projects Fail Before Day One (And How to Fix It)

Technology Comes Before Strategy If no one clearly connects that answer to performance, whether that means improving OEE, reducing breakdowns, controlling maintenance costs, or optimizing energy use, the entire system starts drifting. At that point,… Read more about Why IoT Projects Fail Before Day One (And How to Fix It)

Why Delegation Is the Missing Link in Food Plant Maintenance

January 20, 2026 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Manufacturing Leadership & Culture, Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

Why Delegation Is the Missing Link in Food Plant Maintenance

In the first post, we talked about Gemba, going to the floor and seeing reality.In the second, we talked about Hoshin Kanri, choosing what really matters and staying focused. Now comes the hard part. Once… Read more about Why Delegation Is the Missing Link in Food Plant Maintenance

Step-by-Step Process for Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

July 31, 2024 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

Step-by-Step Process for Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

Preventative maintenance programs are essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of your equipment. Over time, however, these programs require revisions to stay effective and aligned with evolving operational demands and technological advancements. This guide… Read more about Step-by-Step Process for Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

The Importance of Periodically Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

July 31, 2024 by Dumitru Chis

Filed Under: Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

The Importance of Periodically Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

Executive Summary Preventative maintenance revision is what keeps a PM program effective over time. A strong PM approach focuses on preventing equipment failures through regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs. It helps extend asset life, reduce… Read more about The Importance of Periodically Revising Preventative Maintenance Programs

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