Problem Cause Remedy
The topic for today is Problem, Cause & Remedy (PCR). There really is no magic to it. It is just another standard workflow within Azzier—three fields to be filled in when completing a work order. To drive PCR, these three fields must be made mandatory and filled in before a work order can be completed… […]
Time for a Software Upgrade?
8 key indicators that it’s time to upgrade your CMMS Software. Replacing your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) does not have to be a daunting task. Determining whether your CMMS needs replacement involves assessing its performance, features, and usability. Here are some indicators that your CMMS might be either outdated or simply not adequate for […]
Are Your PM Workflows Frustrating You?
Every CMMS vendor can do PM’s… BUT! How well do they do them? It is not enough to tick the box and say ‘yes, we do PM’s’… after 45 years of consulting and delivering CMMS solutions, Azzier CMMS provides proven, streamlined workflows for creating, generating and scheduling PM’s with fewer steps and more intuitive workflows […]
Will your Staff go Home Injury-free Today?
A Reminder of our upcoming Mobile Inspection Application Webinar (register here) before we get right to todays topic – the significance of maintenance management software (CMMS) in an injury-free workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) these are the top 10 workplace injuries in order of severity from fatal to minor… 1) Fatalities: Accidents such as falls […]
Operational Excellence
I was revisiting some notes from earlier this year and found myself contemplating some concepts that our President and CEO, Mark Sherling impressed upon us. “Operational excellence, operational excellence,” it’s the key differentiator between us and the competition.” If you’ve been working on the plant floor for a while, how many times have you had […]
BP Texas City Refinery Explosion
Today’s article is the third installment in our series on North American disasters resulting from inadequate inspections and maintenance. On March 23, 2005, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the BP Texas City refinery in Texas City, Texas. The refinery’s isomerization unit, which produces octane-boosting components for gasoline, went up in a dramatic explosion. The blast […]
Line 6B Oil Spill, July 25th 2010
July 25th, 2010, Line 6B pipeline near Marshall, Michigan, burst, causing one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. The pipeline ruptured due to cracks in the aging infrastructure, exacerbated by external corrosion. Inadequate inspection and maintenance procedures were the most significant factors causing the failure. Every oil spill is a disaster, however, […]
