CMMS to AOMS Do We Really Need Another Acronym

Corey Dickens of Brightly Software recently joined CMMSradio to discuss AOMS (Asset Operations Management Software) as the next step beyond CMMS/EAM — and it’s got people talking.

AOMS promises more than just tracking work orders. It’s about connecting maintenance, operations, reliability, and performance data into a single platform that drives real business outcomes.

Key Points:

• Bigger Scope: Ties maintenance to production, safety, ESG, and finance.
• Shared Data: Gives everyone one version of the truth, in real time.
• Smarter Decisions: Leverages analytics + AI to guide priorities and optimize spend.
• Business-First: Focused on uptime, throughput, and profitability — not just maintenance KPIs.

So, is this true progress — or just another acronym for us to learn? Let’s hear your take.

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Stop Doing Everything – Prioritize the Right Things

We talk with Jennifer and Tacoma Zach of MentorAPM about asset management fundamentals, ISO 55000 alignment, and their sessions at SMRP (Oct 6–9, Fort Worth). They explain how a top-down, system-first approach helps teams prioritize the right work, optimize resources, and deliver business value. Tacoma shares a case where this approach led to same-day capital approval, showing how prioritization drives technical and cultural transformation.

• ISO 55000 focus – Aligning maintenance with business objectives.
• System-first thinking – Prioritize assets, not just tasks.
• Right work, right time – Optimize resources & reduce waste.
• Real-world win – Same-day capital approval through clear prioritization.
• Culture shift – From reactive maintenance to proactive asset management.

https://mentorapm.com/

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MaintainX is coming to SMRP 2025 plus news on Ignition

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Is ESG Still a Strategic Imperative Preview with Candi Robison ahead of SMRP 2025

Greg and Candi dig into SMRP 2025, Ultimo’s unique CMMS/EAM positioning, and how sustainability priorities are evolving in maintenance. They cover why data capture matters from shop floor to boardroom, the maturity curve of maintenance, and why people & process beat tech every time.

• Sweet Spot Solution CMMS/EAM
• Market Trends
• Sustainability/Energy
• People + Process over Tech

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What is WIRAM USA with Tami Ryley on CMMSradio from Streamline 2025

Tami Ryley, PMP, CRL sat down with CMMSradio to talk about WIRAM USA from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Grenville, SC.

Women in Reliability and Asset Management (WIRAM), under the umbrella of the Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP), is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the role of women in the fields of reliability and asset management.

https://assetmanagementprofessionals….

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Old Records Big Money Saved on a Field Trip

CMMSradio welcomes Bryan Bieschke, and George Williams dig into a mining site case where decades-old CMMS records saved millions by preventing a “replace everything” disaster. They show why facts and context beat buzzwords every time — and invite leaders to Stop the Madness at SMRP 2025 and on tour.

• 1927–70s CMMS data over today’s noise
• Context + facts = compliance + savings
• No more easy-button solutions
• Bring real problems. Get real answers.

Much more in this episode! Two real deal pros breaking it all down!

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Stop The Madness NOW and Fix Maintenance

CMMSradio talks with Alex Bolan of Digital Thinker about Stop the Madness — a no-fluff, no-sales half-day workshop touring South Carolina. Instead of vendor pitches, attendees identify their top 3 pain points and collaborate with experts from Digital Thinker, ReliabilityX, and Uptime Solutions to solve real problems.

• 50-person limit per city for deep conversations.
• Actionable measures like wrench time, PM compliance, and cost per unit.
• Focused on fixing real plant pain points, not selling software.
• Built to strengthen local manufacturing communities.

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Fix Maintenance Process First with Mark Kingkade

CMMSradio sits down with Mark Kingkade (Maintenance Expert & Consultant) with Waites to dig into what it really takes to transform maintenance beyond buzzwords and into business impact. We challenge the idea that technology alone can fix maintenance issues, stressing that leadership, discipline, and cultural alignment must come first.

• People & Process First! Tech is an amplifier, not a fix.
• Actionable measures like wrench time, PM compliance, and cost per unit.
• Maintenance Maturity: You can’t leapfrog steps — build stability first, then optimize.
• Without executive support, improvements won’t stick.
• True transformation sticks only if behaviors & expectations are clear and reinforced.

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Human Expertise Over Hype in Maintenance with Bryan Bieschke CMRP

We welcome Bryan Bieschke (VP of Maintenance Programs, Uptime Solutions) back to CMMSradio to talk about why he joined Uptime — a company that puts human expertise at the center of reliability. Bryan explains that while AI and tech are powerful tools, real results still come from skilled people who know the work, ask the right questions, and build trust across the organization.

We’re comin in hot!

• People over Buzzwords: Technology should amplify human skill, not replace it.
• Discovery First: Walk the floor, talk to everyone, understand the real pain points before prescribing solutions.
• Doing the Work: Knowledge without experience is empty — reliability leaders need to have been in the trenches.
• Shared Struggle: The “mutual suck” builds trust and real partnerships.

Takeaway: Real reliability is forged in the field, built on facts, people, and persistence — not shiny tools or empty acronyms.

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Real Reliability DEMANDS Basics Before Buzzwords with Andy Gager

The noise is loud in maintenance and reliability — shiny tools, AI promises, and acronyms everywhere.

Join me and Andy Gager (AMG International Consulting) on CMMSradio as we cut through the hype and get back to what really matters:

• ✅ Knowing the true cost of maintenance
• ✅ Fixing MRO practices that erode trust
• ✅ Building culture and behaviors before tech

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Skip the Foo Foo Dust and Focus on Facts to Drive Outcomes with Jose Caetano Elevotec

CMMSradio talks with Joe Caetano, one of our favorite humans, about cutting through the noise in maintenance and reliability by focusing on facts, not acronyms. Knowing a business better than it knows itself, simplifying complexity, and aligning the boardroom with the shop floor to deliver real results is the way.

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Corey Dickens and Brightly Heading to SMRP Conference 2025

Corey Dickens, CMRP (Brightly) talks about why the SMRP Annual Conference (Oct 6–9, Fort Worth, TX) is a must for maintenance and reliability professionals. With sessions structured around SMRP’s 5 Pillars, factory tours, and real-world workshops, the event goes far beyond theory. It’s about peer-to-peer learning, building community, and advancing the profession—not chasing silver bullets. Corey shares what hooked him on SMRP, why Brightly will be at Booth 200, and the value of contributing to the profession over seeking easy answers or selling.

Highlights:

• Deep dive sessions, factory tours, and interactive workshops.
• Networking with peers across industries and disciplines.
• Brightly’s focus: education and contribution, not sales pitches

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The Cost of Unreliability with Joe Anderson on CMMSradio ahead of SMRP 2025

Real Deal Pro comin in hot and loaded with GOLD! We caught up with Joe Anderson of ReliabilityX and WOW did we get some serious insights!

Watch/Listen to ALL OF IT!  We get below the water line and into the hidden tax of unreliability with a nice brief on TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)!

• Is the maintenance industry in decline?
• Are we “problem tellers” with no solutions?

Thanks for another great talk, Joe!

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