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Predictive Maintenance Cost Savings: Reduce Your Maintenance Costs
A decade ago, predictive maintenance was relegated to only the most advanced global enterprises. Today, advancements in cloud computing, sensor-driven technologies, and high-speed networks have made predictive maintenance accessible to everyone. Still, McKinsey notes that many organizations are faltering when it comes to implementation.
Read MorePreventive vs Predictive Maintenance
How to move from reactive to proactive maintenance A plant’s overall success is heavily influenced by the effectiveness of its maintenance organization and how well maintenance activities are incorporated with the facility’s production schedule. With millions of dollars invested in equipment, manufacturers need to prioritize and even emphasize their maintenance strategy. Today, we’re seeing that…
Read MoreFDA System Called “Antiquated”
The FDA recently launched a host of new regulations to address foodborne illnesses, but handling these outbreaks is anything but quick and requires meeting multiple challenges. The situation is worsened by the agency’s use of what has been called an “antiquated” system. Every year, 9 million people in the U.S. get sick and 1,300 die from foodborne illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Leafy greens are under intensified scrutiny as they harbor one of the causes – E.coli bacteria.
Read MoreHow Automated Workflows Improve Incident Reporting Compliance
For years, manufacturers have submitted OSHA 300A forms covering work-related injuries and illnesses. Last year, OSHA required businesses to submit them digitally. Manufacturers that tracked such processes on paper needed to make a change. A smart way to transition is to make reporting part of a broader safety compliance effort based on a materials tracking and inventory management solution such as LLumin’s READYTrak, which can help ensure the enforcement and automatic documentation of compliance processes.
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