A Tale of Two Bridges
Photo credit MnDOT Continuing the theme of Maintenance Inspections, today we look at two major disasters that could have been averted with comprehensive regular Inspections. One of the worst disasters in America due to poor maintenance was the collapse of the I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 1, 2007. The bridge was […]
Mobile Inspections and Route Readings
When we survey our existing customer base, as well as new prospective customers, a consistent maintenance workflow that is mentioned time and time again is Inspections. In a typical manufacturing plant, a wide range of components and systems must be inspected regularly to ensure smooth operation, prevent breakdowns, and maintain a safe working environment. Just […]
Predictive Maintenance – Is it time to Implement at your Organization?
While the hottest topic in maintenance management has now given way to Artificial Intelligence (AI), which I spoke to in one of our last articles… Predictive Maintenance and the use of data analytics in the field continues to gain more momentum in terms of user adoption. Perhaps it is because we are now raising the […]
Can I use CMMS to Improve my Company’s ESG Score?
Tero is a Greek word that means “to care for”… A Company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score can be significantly improved through leveraging a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). By implementing sustainable practices and optimizing resource utilization, companies can minimize their carbon footprint, enhance their environmental performance, promote social responsibility, and strengthen corporate […]
Using the Procedures Library for LOTO Safety
There have been many fatal accidents in sawmills that were a result of not following proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. One such incident occurred in 2016 at a sawmill in British Columbia, Canada, where a worker was killed while performing maintenance on a conveyor system. According to reports, the worker was attempting to clear a jam […]
Tough Times Ahead – Maintenance Tips for Improving Profit
Spend money to save money? It is not just a cliché. When it comes to the maintenance of large capital assets; including Facilities, Fleet and Production Equipment, the answer may surprise you. It makes even more sense when you consider that today more and more companies are adding a new line item in their financial […]
Today’s CEO now realizes what their plant operations have known all along
Skilled manual labor and workers who engage in maintenance finally have the ear of C-level executives. Reduced downtime, improved productivity, regulatory compliance, and unparalleled inventory control spawn bottom-line benefits that every CEO, CFO, and CIO wants to hear. The formula is simple: Ensure maximum return on assets by reducing costs and increasing uptime. But the […]
