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How to Create an Effective Machine Maintenance Schedule
Introduction Manufacturing is an industry where every minute counts. This means even the slightest delay can take heavy financial hits. That’s why downtime, a phase when production stops completely, is every manufacturer’s worst nightmare. It brings a host of problems. And the impact of this is serious. Safety gets compromised, revenue takes a toll, machines…
Read MoreHow to Cut Down Manufacturing Downtime and Improve Efficiency
Introduction Factories lose 5% to 20% of their productive capacity during downtime. [1] So, if you’re experiencing more frequent and long-lasting downtime, then you’re most likely suffering more productivity and financial losses. Plus, frequent downtime leads to increased employee psychological stress at best, or worse, you might be sued for constantly putting their lives in…
Read MoreBreakdown Maintenance: An Ultimate Guide
This article is a comprehensive guide to breakdown maintenance, exploring its definition, different types, and pros and cons. Learn more.
Read MoreWhat Is CMMS Software? A Complete Guide
In today’s asset-intensive industrial environment, efficiency and strategic foresight stand at the forefront of operational success. The challenge of maintaining functional integrity across a wide array of assets, from HVAC units to essential machinery, demands more than a standard maintenance strategy. Reactive approaches that rely on spreadsheets and manual logs are increasingly inadequate in meeting…
Read MoreBest Fleet Maintenance Software: 2024 Review
This piece will provide an overview of the top fleet maintenance software on the market and highlight each platform’s benefits and features. Learn more.
Read MoreHow to Organize Work Orders
Learning how to organize work orders is a critical process that influences how efficiently and effectively your company fulfills requests. Learn more.
Read MorePredictive Maintenance in the Oil and Gas Industry
A high-level guide to predictive maintenance in the Oil and Gas industry. We will discuss how the movement from reactive to preventative maintenance led to the development and deployment of predictive (proactive) maintenance in the Oil and Gas industry.
Read MoreEquipment Depreciation: What You Need to Know
Calculating equipment depreciation is a priority for many businesses. Whether you’re planning to invest in new equipment or considering the retirement of older assets, it’s essential to monitor both your equipment’s depreciation rates, maintenance history, and real-time performance. This blog will review the most common methods for calculating depreciation, providing insights into this important process.…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Production Efficiency
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), like production efficiency, are metrics that help maintenance managers determine optimal operating conditions of people, processes, and equipment. The production efficiency formula will determine where your actual output and standard (or optimal output) intersect. This is important because it helps professionals understand the point at which they operate at maximum production…
Read MorePredictive Maintenance in Automotive Manufacturing
A high-level guide to predictive maintenance in the automotive manufacturing industry. We will discuss how the movement from reactive to preventative maintenance led to the development and deployment of predictive (proactive) analytics in the automotive manufacturing industry.
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