Data Gathering Challenges
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Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about data gathering challenges.
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CR177: A CMMS talk with George Williams Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Conference
A CMMS talk with George Williams Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Conference
WARNING! Real AF talk ahead! We swear in this one. A lot! We also swear, literally, you do not need a CMMS to have a reliable plant! We caught up with George Williams, of ReliabilityX, at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference to talk about CMMS in a super real way! Enjoy these real deal insights from a pro that gets it! Buckle up for numerous F-bombs and some real talk. Skip the talking heads!
Are you going to StrEAMline in 2026? https://streamlineconferences.com/
QDD 191: Shannon Cummings on Why Marketing Should Be in the Room Before the First Prototype (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
Shannon Cummings on Why Marketing Should Be in the Room Before the First Prototype (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
You’ve probably been there: a team of brilliant engineers, a clear roadmap, and months of work, only to launch a product that no one uses. The customer needs were never fully understood. Marketing showed up too late. The “why” got lost in the “how.”
This isn’t a failure of talent. It’s a failure of process. And more often than not, it’s because marketing (so often seen as a “support” function) wasn’t part of the conversation until it was too late.
In this episode, Dianna Deeney speaks with Shannon Cummings, a seasoned product and marketing strategist who’s spent his career bridging the gap between Marketing, Product, and Engineering. He’s launched life-changing medical devices, cut development time in half, and done it all by bringing marketing into the room before the first prototype.
This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts”. Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects.
About Shannon
Shannon Cummings is a seasoned product and marketing strategist who helps organizations bring clarity to complex markets and build products that truly resonate with customers. He’s known for bridging the gap between Marketing, Product, and Engineering: translating customer insight into actionable product direction and strengthening cross‑functional alignment.
What Shannon and Dianna Talk About
Shannon doesn’t just talk about alignment. He lives it. He shares how early customer insight, shared processes, and intentional collaboration aren’t just “nice to have”. Instead, they’re essential for building products that matter.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear framework for involving marketing early in product development
- Real-world examples of how cross-functional teams achieve breakthrough results
- One actionable step you can take today to reduce misalignment and build better products, faster
This isn’t about adding more meetings. It’s about building smarter teams, where everyone speaks the same language, and everyone is working toward the same goal.
CR176: From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes
From U.S. Marine Service to CMMS Support at MVP One with Jose Funes
In this episode of CMMSradio, Jose Funes joins to share his unique career journey, from his time as a United States Marine aviation aircraft data specialist to his current role in CMMS software support. His military experience in data analysis and maintenance administration provided a strong foundation for his work optimizing user experiences in CMMS systems. Jose discusses his approach to technical support, emphasizing effective communication and understanding user needs. He also reflects on his philosophy that true work-life balance doesn’t exist for those chasing ambitious goals, advocating for a blend of work, education, and hobbies.
Key Topics:
- Transition from military aviation data specialist to CMMS industry.
- Connecting military maintenance practices with CMMS software.
- Focus on user experience optimization in technical support.
- Work-life balance philosophy and the pursuit of ambitious goals.
RM 189: From the Factory Floor to System Design: Why Women in STEM Matter with Kristen Eckart
From the Factory Floor to System Design: Why Women in STEM Matter with Kristen Eckart
When we talk about reliability, we usually focus on materials, processes, test methods, and standards.
But what if one of the most overlooked reliability risks is who is not at the table when engineering decisions are made?
Today’s episode focuses on women in STEM, Science technology engineering and mathematics, and why this conversation extends far beyond mere representation. It impacts how problems are defined, how risks are identified, and how resilient our technologies ultimately become.
My guest is Kristen Eckart, an accomplished engineer whose career includes working in high-reliability environments at Lockheed Martin.
While Kristen’s background includes complex systems where failure is not an option, this conversation is not about any specific product or program. Instead, it is about the broader experience of women in engineering, the barriers that still exist, and why attracting and retaining women in STEM is essential to the future of technology and manufacturing.
For those of you working in electronics manufacturing, quality, reliability, or engineering leadership, this discussion connects directly to how teams make better decisions, reduce risk, and design systems that perform reliably in the real world.
This is a conversation about engineering excellence, opportunity, and why who we include ultimately matters.
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CR175: Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025
Asset Performance Management with Stephan Schomberg and Joe Caetano of Elevotec from Streamline 2025
We sit down with Stephan Schomberg & Jose Caetano of Elevotec from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville SC to talk about their journeys and what matters in Asset Management. We cover a ton of maintenance, reliability, asset performance management and more!!
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CR174: Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust
Asset Management Identity Crisis, Decision Intelligence Framework, and More with Paul Daoust
Lots to cover in This one! We sat down with Paul Daoust of SCIO Asset Management from the Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC February 2025. We learn about the asset management identity crisis, a new decision intelligence framework, and more.
RH016: David Kelly / Keeping Skies Safe: The Challenge of Aviation Maintenance
David Kelly / Keeping Skies Safe: The Challenge of Aviation Maintenance
Andrew Daddo interviews David Kelly, manager of QE Business Tech and Enablement at Qantas. The discussion covers David’s extensive 35-year career at Qantas, including his initial aviation training in the Air Force and subsequent roles in aircraft engineering. David shares his experiences in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing the challenges of parking and maintaining aircraft during lockdowns. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on Qantas’ operations, the shift to digital logbooks, and efforts to integrate technology like augmented reality. The conversation underscores the crucial role of maintenance and reliability in keeping aviation running smoothly.
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RG005: ACOEM One Prod Falcon – New Goals
ACOEM One Prod Falcon – New Goals
Good Morning #reliability gang, we are back for the first podcast of 2021!
Today Will Bower and Will Crane discuss the new One Prod Falcon Vibration Analysers and our new plans and goals for 2021.
I hope everyone enjoys todays podcast update!
CR173: The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025
The Power of Story in Workshops and Presentations with George Williams at Streamline 2025
We rolled again with George Williams of ReliabilityX to learn about the power of story in workshops and presentations to facilitate maintenance and reliability learning on CMMSradio live from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Grenville, SC. Anyone who knows George is aware of his presentation and teaching skills – they’re unmatched.
Enjoy the episode and be sure to connect with ReliabilityX if you need a rock star presentation or workshop at your event! https://reliabilityx.com/ [Read more…]
SOR 1157 Dealing with No Failures
Dealing with No Failures
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Mojan and Fred tackle the common engineering dilemma of what to do when a test concludes with zero failures. They discuss how to “artificially” assume a failure to benchmark against existing models and how to determine if your product is actually better than expected or if your test was simply flawed.
CR172: CMMSradio Panel Discussion RP2025 Pregame with Real Deal Pros
CMMSradio Panel Discussion RP2025 Pregame with Real Deal Pros
In this episode of CMMSradio, Bryan Bieschke (UpTime Solutions), Alex Bolan of DigitalThinker, Andy Gager of AMG International, and Trent McJunkin join in separate segments to talk about what they might talk about on the upcoming panel discussion at RP2025!
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SOR 1156 Reasons to Model
Reasons to Model
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Mojan and Fred discuss the strategic shift from modeling as a checkbox exercise to using RAM (Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability) models as a driver for proactive decision-making. They explore how modeling forces teams to confront “the weakest link” and align resources where they can have the most impact early in a program
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