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What is Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing?
Introduction Like human bodies, machines need consistent care to perform at their best. Just as we exercise, eat well, and get regular medical check-ups to prevent illness and maintain peak physical condition, industrial machinery demands a proactive approach to health and functionality. Preventive maintenance isn’t just a technical procedure to tick off your to-do list,…
Read MoreHow Proper Spare Parts Inventory Management Can Keep Your Power Plant Running Well
Introduction Running a power plant without minimized blackouts and breakdowns is like keeping a complex machine on its best behavior. But how do you pull it off? Well, with good spare parts inventory management. Why? Because power plants are complex, interconnected systems. They are like the heart of an electricity network. When something goes wrong,…
Read MoreEffective Strategies for Healthcare Facility Operations and Maintenance
Introduction We wrote this guide with healthcare facility managers in mind. Our goal is to provide a practical solution that helps alleviate the myriad daily challenges you face – from balancing patient care, staff satisfaction, and financial constraints to ensuring patient safety, upholding stringent compliance requirements, and controlling costs. In it, we’ll explain what operations…
Read MoreThe Best Compliance Management Software for Your BusinessÂ
Introduction Business in today’s world operates within an environment strictly mandated by the compounding standards of industries, governmental standards, and internal policies. Non-adherence may lead to hefty fines, as well as reputational and operational disruptions, actual or perceived. That is where compliance management software comes in and provides the tools necessary to ensure smooth and…
Read MoreEnergy Management Software: Save Costs and Boost EfficiencyÂ
Introduction Businesses have been compelled to lessen their carbon footprint by lowering operational costs and optimizing energy usage. Here comes the energy management software, a powerful tool not only to monitor energy consumption but also to find areas of inefficiency and get on board practices that not only save energy but also contribute to sustainability. …
Read MoreReactive Maintenance: Metal Manufacturing Plants Edition
Introduction Reactive maintenance represents one of the most commonly employed maintenance approaches in metal manufacturing, including preventive and predictive maintenance. In this article, we will explore in more detail what reactive maintenance is, when and why it is used, how to best perform it, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the comparison between planned…
Read MoreHow to Boost Operational Efficiency with Smart Strategies?Â
Introduction A company’s success is surely defined by its driven employees and the quality of the products and services – but more so by how efficiently the company utilizes its resources to deliver exceptional results at reduced costs while maintaining quality. This is what distinguishes a successful business from the ones struggling to make it…
Read MoreWhat is Operations and Maintenance (O&M)?
Introduction Running a facility isn’t just about keeping things moving but also about creating harmony between people and machines. Both need to operate at their best, free from safety concerns, to keep everything running smoothly. That’s where Operations and Maintenance (O&M) come in. These two practices tackle different aspects of the job but work hand-in-hand…
Read MoreWhat is Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis?
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
Read MoreMRO Inventory Optimization and Best Practices
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
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