What is In it For Them
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Mojan and Fred discuss the benefits of Design for Reliability and how to demonstrate them.
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CR144: Hydrogen Trucks, Lubrication Practices, and Maintenance Innovation with Sanya Mathura on CMMSradio
Hydrogen Trucks, Lubrication Practices, and Maintenance Innovation with Sanya Mathura on CMMSradio
Sanya Mathura returns to CMMSradio discussing her experiences with Strategic Reliability Solutions, highlighting a recent visit to the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) in Texas, where she saw a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered 18-wheeler (only one on the planet). She also reflects on her participation at the Lubricant Expo in Detroit, where she discussed the intersection of lubrication best practices and technology like AI, CMMS platforms, and the importance of proper lubrication to enhance machine reliability. The conversation emphasizes the significance of documentation and data in maintenance management.
Main Bullet Points:
- Hydrogen-powered 18-Wheeler at SWRI
- Lubrication Best Practices & AI
- The Role of Documentation in Maintenance
QDD 186: The Design Fog is Derailing Your Project
The Design Fog is Derailing Your Project
Have you experienced the frustration of a cross-functional team kicking off a new product development project, only to find everyone is talking about the same idea but seeing a different product in their mind? This is the core problem of the design fog, and it rolls in during the fuzzy front end—that crucial, uncomfortable space between knowing you are building something and knowing exactly what you are building. The design fog is where critical information is lost, requirements become vague, and most product failures are born.
In this episode:
- Learn why jumping to prototypes introduces fixedness, robbing your team of the chance to define true user requirements.
- Learn why jumping to prototypes introduces fixedness, robbing your team of the chance to define true user requirements.
- Discover how the Concept Space Model and the ADEPT Team Framework act as the rope and torches you need to pierce the design fog and align your team in a matter of hours, not weeks.
RG001: Welcome Introduction to Reliable Talk / Reliability Gang
Welcome Introduction to Reliable Talk / Reliability Gang
Hello Everyone! This is the Reliable Talk first episode and I am so happy to have you with me on my my new podcast. Todays episode is an introduction to where I started in engineering and my story of my reliability journey.
CR143: Real Insights on Aligning Leadership and Maintenance Teams for Better Outcomes with Andy Gager
Real Insights on Aligning Leadership and Maintenance Teams for Better Outcomes with Andy Gager
CMMSradio interviews Andy Gager to discuss maintenance optimization, focusing on inefficiencies like hidden costs, spare parts mismanagement, and planning gaps. There is a ton more gold, from this REAL DEAL PRO, hiding in this episode!! Loaded to the MAX!!
Key Topics:
- Hidden costs and inefficiencies in maintenance operations.
- The concept of 20%, 40%, 30%, and 10% performers in organizations.
- Overcoming leadership blind spots in maintenance decision-making.
- Operator training and its role in reducing equipment failures.
- Balancing short-term production goals with long-term maintenance strategies.
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CR142: From Reluctant Employee to Empowering Leader in Manufacturing with Tony Demakis on CMMSradio
From Reluctant Employee to Empowering Leader in Manufacturing with Tony Demakis on CMMSradio
This CMMSradio episode features Tony Demakis, the host of the Manufacturing Alliance podcast and a representative of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales. The episode dives into Tony’s journey from reluctant involvement in his father’s 46-year-old company to becoming a leader who emphasizes employee empowerment and open communication. Tony discusses the importance of preventative maintenance in manufacturing, leadership practices, the skilled trades gap, and the value of hands-on learning in engaging the next generation. He also highlights the significance of work-life balance and making a difference in the lives of others.
Key Topics:
- Leadership style: Empowering employees, open communication, and problem-solving.
- Importance of preventative maintenance in the plastic injection industry.
- Engaging youth in skilled trades and the value of hands-on learning.
- Work-life balance and fostering meaningful connections in the workplace.
SOR 1136 Early Life Failures
Early Life Failures
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Kirk and Fred discuss the impact of early life failures on the customer ᐅ Play Episode
CR141: Navigating the Fakeness in Asset Management and Maintenance with Dan Anderson of ReliabilityX
Navigating the Fakeness in Asset Management and Maintenance with Dan Anderson of ReliabilityX
Inspired by a recent post, called Embrace the Fakeness, we’re joined by Dan Anderson of ReliabilityX to talk about the realities of software, like CMMS and EAM, and how magic silver bullets are the stuff of fantasy worth avoiding! Dan really gets it and we’re honored to get his unabashed insights on how to add value in the maintenance and reliability space for clients in need!!
Connect with Dan on LinkedIn and find ReliabilityX here: https://reliabilityx.com/
QDD 185: Expected Value Makes Uncertainty Manageable
Expected Value Makes Uncertainty Manageable
Product teams often face decisions where uncertainty meets cost, and the clock is ticking.
- a manager asks for another test
- finance flags the price
- engineering hesitates because confidence is stuck at sixty percent.
- The friction isn’t just about money; it’s about balancing risk, value, and time in a way that serves customers and protects the business.
That’s where expected value shines. It’s a lightweight decision tool that translates probability and impact into a single, comparable figure.
More important, it pairs nicely with a simple three-phase flow (frame it, investigate it, choose it) so your decision is not a hunch, but an informed step tied to evidence and project priorities.
RH011: John Ross / Transforming Leadership in Maintenance
John Ross / Transforming Leadership in Maintenance
Andrew Daddo sat down with Dr. John L. Ross Jr., a 30-year veteran in maintenance and reliability, former Air Force captain, and founder of both the American Reliability and Maintenance Institute and Maintenance Innovators, his primary company of 17 years. Dr. Ross shared insights on leadership in maintenance and reliability, emphasizing that true change requires more than simply replacing leadership—it’s about fundamentals. He used the analogy of growing an apple tree to highlight that the right conditions (seed, nutrients, sunlight) are essential, just as in business, where you need the right leadership, tools, and approach to thrive.
He explained how leadership has evolved from a top-down, authoritarian model to one of inclusion and accountability. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Ross described how today’s workforce, with access to technology and higher education, requires a different leadership style—one that involves engaging employees, valuing their input, and fostering a sense of ownership in the decision-making process.
Dr. Ross highlighted the importance of building leadership skills, rather than simply managing people and processes. He noted that creating an inclusive culture where everyone’s input is valued can significantly improve morale and lead to better outcomes. Finally, he discussed the significance of conferences like MAINSTREAM, where industry leaders can exchange fresh ideas, learn best practices, and inspire real change in their organizations. [Read more…]
CR140: Women in Manufacturing with Katie Sanders of UpKeep on CMMSradio
Women in Manufacturing with Katie Sanders of UpKeep on CMMSradio
A special mini episode featuring Katie Sanders of #upkeep chopping it up about Women in Manufacturing as a part of celebrating Women in Construction this week!
The episode hits the feed tomorrow morning!! This matters! 🤘🤘🤘
Thank you for an awesome visit, Katie!! Keep up the great work and we’re all here to support #WiM!! 🤘🤘🤘
Katie is also CMMSradio Correspondent 1 as of June 2025!
SOR 1135 Pitfalls of Reliability Testing
Pitfalls of Reliability Testing
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Enrico and Fred discuss an array of problems that may arise with reliability testing.
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CR139: MRO and the CMMS with William Sloan of Eruditio
MRO and the CMMS with William Sloan of Eruditio
In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg Christensen welcomes William Sloan from Eruditio to discuss the integration of MRO and CMMS systems. Sloan shares insights on the advantages of this integration, the role of end-user involvement, and the cultural challenges organizations face when adopting new systems.
Key topics covered:
The benefits of integrating MRO and CMMS systems for smoother operations.
The importance of utilizing CMMS features that are often overlooked.
Improving data quality and contextual information through integration.
Overcoming resistance to change and the role of end-user input in CMMS selection.
The value of pilot testing and learning from failures for successful adoption.
Check out iBL from Eruditio here: https://www.eruditio.com/ibl_Curriculum
SOR 1134 Build, Test, Fix
Build, Test, Fix
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Chris and Fred discuss the product design process commonly called build, test, fix.
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