Equations for Goal Setting
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Chris and Fred discuss what equations (if any) exist for setting and optimizing reliability goals … sometimes trading off against other goals. Wo …
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SOR 1082 Equations for Goal Setting
CR060: Skip The Shiny Technology to Focus Basic Fundamentals and What is Prescriptive Maintenance
Skip The Shiny Technology to Focus Basic Fundamentals and What is Prescriptive Maintenance
James Kovacevic returns as an expert guest on CMMSradio to discuss the pivotal role of mastering the basics in maintenance practices, particularly in achieving optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (#OEE) within the framework of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (#CMMS). James stresses the importance of establishing a robust foundation, encompassing efficient work order management, spare parts optimization, and accurate asset hierarchy, before delving into advanced technologies like prescriptive maintenance.
Too often maintenance teams succumb to the allure of shiny new technologies, thinking it’s a magic silver bullet, without first ensuring the organization has the requisite data infrastructure and operational processes in place to succeed. Prioritizing the cultivation of a strong maintenance framework, and even stronger maintenance culture, aligned with overarching business objectives, and gradually integrating advanced tools such as prescriptive maintenance into the CMMS ecosystem, companies can bolster their OEE while sidestepping the pitfalls of hype-driven technology adoption!
Thank you, James, for joining us once again to help everyone on their CMMS journey with an eye toward maintenance and reliability best practices that make sense.
QDD 172: Uncovering Customer Desires: Understanding Benefits in Concept Development
Uncovering Customer Desires: Understanding Benefits in Concept Development
In product development, we often get caught up in the technical specifications and features we’re creating, forgetting the fundamental reason we’re building products in the first place: to provide benefits that improve users’ lives. This foundational concept of benefits versus features deserves revisiting regularly, especially when we’re deep in the weeds of development work.
What is Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)?
What is Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)?
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
Well … it’s all in the name … isn’t it. Or is it? Do you know what the difference is between Highly Accelerated Life Testing or Accelerated Life Testing? Do you know what an ‘acceleration factor’ is? Do you know what a ‘failure mechanism’ is? If the answer is no … this webinar will help. Or perhaps you want to estimate the reliability of something that is supposed to last a long time, but don’t have a lot of time to test. Then this webinar can help. Or perhaps all this is good … but you’re scared of complicated equations. Again … this webinar can help!
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CR059: When Surprise CMMS Rollouts Happen to Project Managers
When Surprise CMMS Rollouts Happen to Project Managers
When Surprise CMMS Rollouts Happen to Project Managers!
It happens – You’re walking down the hall and someone says, “Good luck with that new CMMS deployment project!” Project managers get all kinds of projects dropped on them like a bomb all the time. And with little to no insight around the project, what a CMMS is, or why this is happening.
What’s a project manager to do?
This is exactly how this episode starts with Ann Campea, MSPM, MPH, PMP®, CSM®, the host of The Everyday PM Podcast, and we talked all about it at length.
Ann has nearly 15 years experience in the world of project management (and beyond) and is well known for Zen-like approach to delivering projects, working with stakeholders, keeping things together and on track, and taking a big picture view at all times. Tune in for a fun and useful discussion!!
RM 171: Pick & Place machine Selection and Optimization with Hanwha Semitech Americas CEO, Tim Kang
Pick & Place machine Selection and Optimization with Hanwha Semitech Americas CEO, Tim Kang
Today we’re turning our attention to a cornerstone of modern electronics manufacturing: pick and place technology.
Joining me is Tim Kang, CEO of Hanwha Semitech Americas. With nearly two decades of experience in the electronics manufacturing space—starting as a mechanical engineer and now leading one of the top pick and place equipment providers—Tim brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build reliable assemblies.
In this episode, we’re covering best practices for selecting the most appropriate pick and place machine, how to get the most out of your equipment, and the common mistakes that can compromise productivity and long-term reliability.
Whether you’re a process engineer, a line operator, or anyone involved in electronics manufacturing, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can use right away.
Hanwha’s Website:
https://www.hanwha-pm.com/en/product/smt/index.asp
SOR 1081 Customer Requirements
Customer Requirements
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Chris and Fred discuss customer requirements when it comes to reliability. How do we get this wrong?
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CR058: The Real Story of How and Why CMMS Makes an Impact in Facility Services
The Real Story of How and Why CMMS Makes an Impact in Facility Services
The Real Story of how a CMMS Makes an Impact in Facilities Services!!
The opening clip sets the tone for this very special episode featuring Melissa Kaan of Summit Facility Solutions sharing her journey and the real story of how and why a CMMS drives value across every ciritical aspect of their business.
- Empowering the people doing the work!
- Delivering real value & great service for clients!
- Janitorial to Construction and everything in between!
- The data!
- First-tier maintenance!
- The REAL benefits of having a CMMS!
Pull up a chair, get your headphones, and get the full story – It’s an episode work keeping handy if you want to learn something from a user that gets it!!
SOR 1080 Bearing Failure and Analysis
Bearing Failure and Analysis
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Chris and Fred discuss how bearings fail. Bearings are among the most common components used in products and systems. So, how do they go wrong?
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CR057: The Shiny Magic Silver Bullet of AI IoT CMMS and Beyond is not Unicorns and Rainbows
The Shiny Magic Silver Bullet of AI IoT CMMS and Beyond is not Unicorns and Rainbows
The Shiny Magic Silver Bullet of #AI IoT CMMS and Beyond is not Unicorns and Rainbows!!
It all started with a poem by Joe Anderson of ReliabilityX and the conversation blossoms from there!! We just had to have Joe back on CMMSradio for another conversation loaded with truth bombs, heavy doses of real, and nothing but practical insights!
RiM 37: MTBF: Making time for Broken Electronics with Philip Sage
MTBF: Making time for Broken Electronics with Philip Sage
In this episode, I speak with Philip Sage about the MTBF (again), but with a focus on its indiscriminate use to describe electronic component failures.
Phil shares the history of its use and how it has become the de facto metric.
If you want to learn more about how to assess the Reliability of your Electronic components, then you should reach out to Phil through Linkedin or his website (https://mantua.group/).
CR056: Talking CMMS and decluttering your PM Program with Andy Page ahead of Reliable Plant 2024
Talking CMMS and decluttering your PM Program with Andy Page ahead of Reliable Plant 2024
Plenty of laughs and tons of insights in this new episode where we talk with Andy Page, Ph.D. of Net Results Inc. Inc about #CMMS, maintenance management, and his upcoming presentation at Reliable Plant 2024 on “Decluttering your PM Program.”
We start this with Andy’s journey story including the background, influences, and experiences that bring us right up to present day.
Tune in for another great expert in the maintenance and reliability space!! Lots covered. We even talked a little psychology. Watch or listen and let us know your thoughts with a like, comment, and share.
Andy will speak at the upcoming Reliable Plant Conference happening in Chicago June 3-6, 2024. It’s great opportunity to learn from experts, like Andy Page, from throughout industry. Plenty of workshops, presenters, and exhibitors to help you along your journey.
SOR 1079 Decisions and Metrics
Decisions and Metrics
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Greg and Fred discuss the importance of key metrics, whether KPI’s or OKR’s, to determine the quality of decision making.
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CR055: Stop Over heating (Killing) Your Bearings Adrian Messer Presenting at Reliable Plant 2024
Stop Over heating (Killing) Your Bearings Adrian Messer Presenting at Reliable Plant 2024
Thank you, Adrian Messer of SDT Ultrasound Solution for joining to record this episode covering your background, how you got into this space, some CMMS and maintenance management topics, and a preview to your upcoming presentation at the Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibit happening in Chicago June 3-6, 2024!!
RM 170: Reliability, Safety, and Human Impact: The DMR Approach with Dheeraj Narang
Reliability, Safety, and Human Impact: The DMR Approach with Dheeraj Narang
Today we’re exploring a concept that has deep roots in process safety and infrastructure management, but also has meaningful applications in electronics manufacturing: Damage Mechanism Reviews, or DMRs.
My guest today is Dheeraj Narang, a corrosion and reliability engineering specialist, process safety activist, and digital innovation researcher with an impressive track record across the energy sector.
Dheeraj has spent his career developing and implementing asset integrity programs for more than nine global energy companies across the U.S., India, and the Middle East.
He’s also a visionary advocate for using advanced technologies, industry best practices, and safety standards to uplift regions and workers where such systems are still under development.
Whether it’s through his service on global conference committees or his contributions to cutting-edge digital initiatives, Dheeraj is on a mission to blend technology, safety, and human rights into a unified vision of operational excellence.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
What Damage Mechanism Reviews are and why they matter.
How DMRs tie into reliability programs like FMECA.
How DMR thinking could benefit industries outside of oil and gas—including electronics manufacturing
and how emerging technologies like AI and machine learning can amplify the impact of these reviews.
Whether you’re in energy, electronics, or any industry where reliability and safety are paramount, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Dheeraj’s Contact Info:
dnarang1@my.harrisburgu.edu
