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Karen Rossi : Author Archives

How to Determine & Extend the Useful Life of Assets

Modern industrial factory, the useful life of assets

If you’re wondering how to determine the useful life of assets, you’re probably concerned about how long your assets will last, will their value to the organization rank higher than their cost, and of course, over time, what will they be worth from a financial perspective. This information is critical to consider, particularly considering how…

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How To Categorize Asset Downtime 

categorize asset downtime

In this blog, we will delve deep into the world of asset downtime, its precise categorization, and why it matters more than ever. What is Downtime? Asset downtime refers to the period when a piece of equipment or machinery is not operational due to maintenance, repairs, or unexpected breakdowns. It’s the time when your valuable…

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices

Minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment efficiency are critical factors that can make or break a company’s success. As a maintenance manager responsible for machinery, equipment, and infrastructure, you understand the significance of staying proactive rather than reactive.  That’s where preventive maintenance programs are the ultimate solution. This article will delve into the best practices of…

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9 MRO Storeroom Best Practices

Male worker maintaining record on clipboard in warehouse

A maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) storeroom houses critical parts and tools used in the operation and maintenance of critical equipment. An efficient MRO storeroom is clean and optimally organized, which helps companies reduce waste, lower costs, and shorten maintenance cycles and repair times.   Today we will discuss a variety of MRO storeroom best practices…

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What Are MRO Inventory Best Practices?

An inventory management technician holding a tablet with a CMMS implements MRO inventory best practices.

Poor management of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory can result in costly unplanned downtime and, minimally, high asset cost of ownership, which is an unfortunate outcome for many organizations. In fact, in many organizations with complex manufacturing processes, MRO costs can account for up to 50% of total maintenance costs. So today, we will…

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The Importance of Predictive Maintenance Anomaly Detection

A maintenance technician evaluating predictive maintenance anomaly detection

Outdated and inefficient maintenance strategies can reduce machine productivity and lead to increased downtime. Unfortunately, planned and unplanned maintenance downtime can cause significant financial loss. Next-generation predictive maintenance anomaly detection can improve a company’s maintenance strategies and asset availability.

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