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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, 52% rely on a reactive (run-to-failure) approach, and 40% support preventative maintenance using analytics tools. However, as technology advances and the demand for more sustainable solutions increases, many companies are adopting predictive maintenance (PdM) as a more effective way to reduce waste and cost and...

Introduction Farming and agriculture today look drastically different from just a few decades ago. It even looks different than just a couple of years ago.  The key difference between now and then is that modern agriculture relies on sophisticated machinery (such as advanced tractors, combine harvesters, and irrigation systems) to produce more while doing less manual work. While these innovations drive efficiency, they also come with a responsibility: agriculture equipment maintenance. More often than not, neglecting regular upkeep leads to unexpected breakdowns, costly repairs, and disruptions in production cycles. And that’s the opposite of what tech in agriculture wants to...

Introduction In the utility sector, ineffective asset management can lead to substantial operational and financial threats, like unexpected equipment failures, prolonged downtime, and escalating maintenance costs.   Aging infrastructure, complex networks, and increasing demand create additional pressure on utility systems. In 2025, utility companies can optimize their infrastructure investments with data-backed tracking and predictive maintenance strategies. Also, with advanced technologies they can unlock real-time equipment health monitoring, performance forecasting, and strategic replacement planning. The benefits are clear: reduced operational risks, extended asset lifespans, and improved service reliability. In this article, we will go into detail about how utility and power companies...

Introduction Many larger organizations and manufacturing businesses struggle with fragmented systems that create more chaos than efficiency. Equipment maintenance is tracked through scattered spreadsheets. Unexpected machine breakdowns constantly disrupt production schedules. Inventory is a guessing game, and purchase orders are manual and error-prone.  They got quotes for an ERP system and an EAM solution, but honestly, I can't tell which one they actually need. Their dilemma is clear: without understanding the fundamental differences between ERP and EAM, they risk investing in the wrong solution and potentially wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars without fixing their problems. In this article, we...

Introduction It's 3:15 PM at “X” Manufacturing's main production facility. The automated assembly line produces numerous automotive components and runs at full capacity. A critical bearing sensor on Robot 7 triggers a fault alarm. Red lights flash, and the line stops.  Thirty workers stand idle as unfinished parts pile up. Every minute costs $2,500 in lost production. At 3:15 AM, the maintenance team receives an alert on their phones and tablets.  The night shift supervisor anxiously watches the clock. At 3:32 AM (seventeen minutes later), maintenance acknowledges the alert.  In these seventeen minutes, the company has lost $42,500 in production...

Introduction Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence have changed the way to go about our daily lives. We’ll hold off calling it the wheel of the modern era, but it certainly is making some major impact on almost every industry. So, it should come as no shocker that they’ve infiltrated the world of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). And what for? To put it in a nutshell, reduce downtime. The question then becomes, how does it do so? By facilitating predictive minutiae efforts. Let’s explore more about this in detail. What is Predictive Maintenance? Most industries,...

Introduction Maintenance technicians are busy individuals. They’re constantly assigned tasks, traveling around, procuring equipment, asking for permissions, and waiting for access to particular machines. So many tasks, yet none of them actually constitute Wrench Time, also known as Tool Time. That is perhaps the biggest hurdle in studying Wrench Time: the inability to clearly define it and, from there, analyze it. In this blog post, we’ll clarify what it really is and its relevance. What is Wrench Time? In the clearest of terms, Wrench Time refers to the amount of time a technician actually spends performing maintenance tasks on a...

Introduction Imagine a bustling automotive parts production line where every second and every component counts. What is considered a near-perfect production? Manufacturing only good parts, at the fastest possible speed, with minimal downtime. Consider a scenario where a transmission component manufacturing cell is running. OEE helps you understand if that cell is truly maximizing its potential. Are machines sitting idle? Are you experiencing frequent small stops?  Are you producing parts that meet quality standards on the first pass? These are the precise questions OEE answers, providing manufacturers with actionable insights to drive continuous improvement. OEE turns the complex coordination of...

Introduction Commercial vehicles are a serious investment. But here’s the thing: they don’t last forever. So, if you’re looking to squeeze the most value out of each one, a solid lifecycle management strategy is key. Why? Because poorly maintained vehicles mean unexpected repairs, unplanned downtime, and a serious dent in your ROI. And that’s something no fleet manager wants. In this guide, we’ll break down proven strategies to extend the life of each vehicle in your fleet, cut down on costs, and keep your operations running smoothly. Let’s dive in. What is Fleet Lifecycle Management? Fleet Lifecycle Management (FLM) is...

Introduction You’ll be happy to hear that while product design or manufacturing failures are expensive, they’re also preventable. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) steps in and takes care of the whole process for you. It’s a systematic risk management tool that helps your teams identify potential failure modes, assess their impact, and take proactive measures to prevent issues before they escalate. It’s not only good for some industries and teams. Actually, FMEA empowers teams across industries to identify risks, improve product reliability, and achieve compliance with ease. Once you implement FMEA risk assessment in your operations, you’ll see a...