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The Pros Of Predictive Maintenance Software: Preventative & Predictive
Introduction Preventative maintenance has a great reputation for improving equipment reliability and performance, reducing maintenance costs, and warding off unexpected equipment failures, among other important benefits. For many companies, it is a preferred approach. In fact, according to a maintenance study performed by Plant Engineering, a staggering 88% of manufacturing companies rely on preventative maintenance,…
Read MoreThe Importance of EAM for Hotel and Hospitality Businesses
Introduction The hotel and hospitality industry largely runs on two principles: maintaining high-quality service to maintain customer satisfaction and the ability to keep costs down. The way to go about achieving this is through the proper management of assets (and staff) within a hotel. The value of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is on full display…
Read MoreWhat is Root Cause Analysis for Facilities Maintenance?
Introduction When systems break down or recurring issues disrupt daily operations, the costs can add up quickly – not just in terms of money but also time and morale. – And Root Cause Analysis (RCA) fights that by transforming reactive troubleshooting into a strategic approach that eliminates the underlying causes of recurring issues. But what…
Read MoreWhat is Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and How to Calculate It
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
Read MorePFMEA vs DFMEA: Core Benefits and Differences
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
Read More How to Train and Manage a Top-Notch Plant Maintenance Team
Introduction Maintenance technicians are undoubtedly highly essential personnel within any organization, tasked with the vital responsibility of monitoring, maintaining, and restoring mission-critical equipment and facility assets. Companies are keenly aware of the need to attract and retain skilled individuals who can effectively oversee these mechanical systems. However, the role of a maintenance staff goes beyond…
Read MoreUnderstanding Maintenance and Repair Services for Power Plants
Introduction Power plants provide electricity that powers everything from our morning coffees to critical hospital equipment. But how do these massive facilities run? How much effort goes into their maintenance and repair services? Power plants typically allocate 20-60% of their operating budget just to maintenance and repair. [1] What’s the situation like at your facility?…
Read MoreHow To Decrease Heavy Equipment Maintenance Costs
Introduction Heavy equipment is used in several industries and is commonly business-critical, meaning that when unexpected breakdowns occur, expenses can mount quickly. The costs associated with maintenance can be direct, such as emergency repairs and parts. However, costs can also be indirect, such as downtime, reduced productivity, and customer satisfaction. Understanding how to decrease heavy…
Read MorePreventive Maintenance Examples: Power Plant Edition
Introduction Smooth operations and maintenance are the heart and soul of a power plant. The best of the best power plants would crumble under the weight of their power-generating capabilities if they aren’t maintained properly, and that’s an engineer’s worst nightmare. Preventative maintenance is needed for a power plant’s continued and worry-free functioning. After all,…
Read MoreEffective Strategies for Asset Life Cycle Management: Tips and Pitfalls
Introduction If you’re tired of seeing your assets depreciate faster than you can manage, you must equip your business with asset life cycle management. Managing an asset’s life cycle can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be – especially if you’re using the right strategies. In this post, we’ll go over some of the…
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