The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence at Oshkosh Defense

The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence!

They’re making something innovative at the Oshkosh Defense Spartanburg SC plant.  We’ll get into that and a whole lot more. 

We had the honor and pleasure of hosting Trent McJunkin, CMRP, Facilities & Maintenance Manager at Oshkosh Defense for a journey story conversation that shows how Trent got into the space, where he “cut his teeth,” and how mentors along the way shaped his growth into a true leader!  We get into the role a CMMS plays and there’s a reveal at the end.  We’ll see who catches that!! 

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Getting Real About Maintenance VPs Transparency and CMMS with George Williams on CMMSradio

Watch this video, or listen, if you want some real talk about those VPs that parachute in and start making changes – It’s more of a call to action not just a critique – Ton’s of real insights throughout this episode with George Williams, CEO of ReliabilityX, telling it like it is for us all to benefit.

We discuss the challenges and dynamics of maintenance management and technology. How high-level decisions by VPs, often lacking hands-on experience, can disrupt maintenance operations. The importance of asking tough, honest questions during interviews and discussions to truly benefit the industry. 

George outlines upcoming courses on asset management and CMMS utilization, highlighting their system-agnostic approach. This conversation underscores the commitment to community and knowledge-sharing, focusing on improving practices and achieving win-win outcomes in maintenance and reliability.

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The Tractian Journey Story and Who They Serve with CEO Igor Marinelli

Meet Igor Marinelli the CEO and Co-Founder of TRACTIAN joining us for a great journey story where we get into present times with a view toward the future!  You’ll learn why they focus only on maintenance management in manufacturing with some examples.  

We tried to do this at The Reliable Plant Conference 2024 in Chicago, IL but had to go virtual.  Everyone was super busy at this event.  

We would love your input on this episode!  It’s an episode with a little bit of everything, even a few laughs, as we jump from topic to topic.

🤘 Tell us your favorite topic or segment with a comment! 🤘 

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Healthcare Facility Operations and CMMS with guest Zachary Seely CEO of FSI

Zachary Seeley, the CEO of FSI, joins CMMSradio to talk about their Healthcare CMMS , FSI recently winning the Reader’s Choice Award, and more.

• Zach’s journey and what drew him to FSI and the Healthcare CMMS space
• How healthcare settings differ from typical facilities 
• Connecting maintenance to revenue
• Building a case for brining in a CMMS
• The trends now and in the future
• What’s on the horizon for FSI (This is releasing after the 2024 ASHE conference)

Tune in for a great conversation and let us know your thoughts about the topics covered.  Be sure to like, comment, and share this episode.  

Use this form to connect with FSI for a discovery call and demo:  https://www.fsiservices.com/cmmsradio

You can find Zachary Seely on Linked in and we encourage you to look into FSI if your looking for a healthcare CMMS – It is purpose built for the healthcare environment!!

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The Tony Gunn Journey into Manufacturing MTDCNC and The Gunn Show VIP Edition

If you don’t know Tony Gunn, host of The Gunn Show Podcast VIP Edition and Director of Global Operations at MTD CNC joins CMMSradio to tell a bit of his journey story, how he got into manufacturing, where his passions for the manufacturing space, and all the amazing things he’s seen across the globe.

There is a lot to Tony’s journey, all interesting, and he knows how to tell a story in an engaging way.  He truly loves talking all things manufacturing and that shines through.  This is a transparent and real conversation.  Completely unscripted.   Lots of great stories about manufacturers in different regions, a bit about automation, and… get this… Hip Hop.  Fun episode!!  

We did talk about IMTS, the broadcast team, and encourage you to keep an eye out for Tony and the MTD CNC team.  A few company shout outs that will be featured from this event.  Lots of cool things happening at IMTS.  It’s less than 25 days until the event starts!!  We’re guessing this might hit 140,000 attendees or more.

Be sure to watch or listen to this episode for your name or company – Lots of shout outs.  

Check it out and let us know your favorite parts in the comments.  Share it, especially if your in it.  Way too many to tag but feel free to repost with tags (tag back please).

Follow #CMMSradio for more episodes, updates, and journey stories.

Connect with MTD CNC here:  https://mtdcnc.com/

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A Journey to Advocacy in the Trades and Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap with Andrew Brown

• The Skilled Trades Tipping Point 
• We need 370,000 Welders by 2028
• We need 80, 000 Electricians yearly through 2030
• The skilled trades gap is no joke.

A Journey to Advocacy in the Trades and Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap with Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown, the host of The Lost Art of The Skilled Trades Podcast, joins us on CMMSradio to discuss his transition from finance to the skilled trades following the events of Ground Zero and 9/11. He advocates for the skilled trades and shares his experiences in vocational training. We talk about industry challenges, success stories, and Andrew’s vision for improving trade education to better meet industry needs and attract new talent.

Be sure to check out ToolFetch to source industrial tools, PPE, and more – They’ve served the industry since 2002. Visit https://www.toolfetch.com/

Andrew Brown’s Podcast & Videos here:     / @toolfetch  

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Being an UpKeep Ambassador Securing Leadership Buy In and Beyond with Sanya Mathura

In this episode, we explore key strategies for implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with a focus on gaining leadership support and maximizing efficiency. Sanya Mathura, a returning CMMSradio guest and bona-fide expert, provides actionable advice on documenting operational issues, quantifying costs, and linking CMMS benefits to business objectives.  The importance of financial justification and preparation for organizational change and, as an UpKeep Ambassador, Sanya discusses how leveraging UpKeep can enhance your CMMS experience and drive better maintenance results.

• Document Operational Issues: Track and document issues such as equipment failures and part shortages to build a compelling case for a CMMS.
• Quantify Costs: Calculate the costs associated with inefficiencies, like the time spent searching for parts, to highlight the financial impact of not having a CMMS.
• Present Financial Savings: Show potential savings from using a CMMS by comparing current costs with the projected improvements in efficiency and productivity.
• Link to Business Goals: Align CMMS benefits with overall business objectives, such as increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing asset management.
• Use Industry Benchmarks: Compare your organization’s performance with industry standards to identify areas where a CMMS can offer significant improvements.
• Seek Leadership Buy-In: Use documented data and financial analysis to make a persuasive case to leadership about the value and return on investment of a CMMS.
• Leverage UpKeep Ambassadors: Connect with UpKeep ambassadors, like Sanya or Greg, to gain insights and support for successful implementation and utilization of your CMMS.
• Prepare for Change: Anticipate and address potential resistance to change by demonstrating how a CMMS aligns with organizational goals and enhances overall reliability and efficiency.

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Private Equity Can Do Better and a ton of other topics with Expert Guest Sean Dotson

Private Equity Can Do Better with Expert Guest Sean Dotson, Automation AMA, sharing his insights about a LinkedIn post that asks Private Equity companies to be better – It is not a call out but rather a call to action. We get into all kinds of topics with Sean to draw from his many decades of experience and his refreshing views on all things industry – Things like Digital Transformation (#DX), IoT, Automation, AI, Maintenance and beyond. Thank you for this awesome conversation Sean Dotson.

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Beyond Maintenance Mastering Sales Discovery and Organizational Excellence with Keenan

We finally had the honor of hosting the one and only Keenan, Author of GAP Selling and CEO of A Sales Growth Company, to chop it up about all manner of things around maintenance, selling better, better discovery calls, scaling white gove service, bradning, and more.  We even have a rapid fire round.  Hit us with a like, comment, and reshare this with your thoughts!!  

• Maintenance and Reliability (Keenan consulted for a BIG firm in this space)
• Adaptability in Sales
• Better Discovery with Curiosity
• When to Leave (your job) vs Personal Agency
• Sales Methodology is a Must
• MQL/SQL vs celebrate the wins
• Brand and Awareness
• Organizational Transperency
• White glove service and scaling
• Rapid fire segment

Thank you, Keenan, for joining us for an amazing and insightful conversation.  Zero punches pulled.  Real as real gets.  It’s all about helping!!  We’ve been fans of Keenan for years and suggest paying close attention to what he is really saying, what he is really all about.  Stop pitching products.  Nobody cares about your features.  It is all about the problem – find a real problem and solve it.  Your job, in sales, is to HELP.

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Operational Excellence and Leadership with Outside The Lines CEO Wickham Zimmerman

It is an abosulute honor to host Wickham Zimmerman, CEO of Outside The Lines, Inc. (OTL, Inc.), on CMMSradio for a discussion about operational excellence, leadership, maintenance, the skilled trades gap, and more.

• It Starts With Cookies!
• Turnarounds and Themed Construction
• Striving for Excellence
• Geo-Believability®
• Empowering Teams
• Philanthropy
•   100 Companies That Care (https://www.100ctc.org/)
•   Hope Builders (https://tsjhopebuilders.org/)
•   Pilots N Paws (https://www.pilotsnpaws.org/)

And a whole lot more!!

Thank you, Wick, for this incredible discussion!!  We are BIG fans of what you do, who you serve, and why you be!

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CMMSradio Panel Discussion from Brightly Illuminate 2024 Raleigh NC

🌟 Illuminate Day 3!💡 Day 3 of Illuminate 2024 was truly spectacular, filled with enriching sessions and memorable moments! ✨

One of the highlights was the CMMSradio Panel session, hosted by Greg Christensen and featuring esteemed panelists Aaron Smith – Washoe County, Monique Roumo – Baltimore County Public Schools, Sarah Weddle – Royal Oaks, and Corey Dickens, CMRP – Brightly. They shared invaluable insights and expertise, shedding light on the latest trends and best practices in CMMS.  A sincere thank you to the panelists for sharing their insights and experiences around using Brightly software!!

Thank you to the band for our walk-out music 🤘 🤘 🤘

Big shoutout to Amanda Fletcher, MBA, CFEA for putting together this amazing event!!  Molly Phillips and team as well.  Amazing people.  SHout out to Amy Cox and the Deep South Entertainment team for all of the audio/visual support.  Amazing work!!  

It was an absolute honor to host the first ever CMMSradio Panel Discussion. ***Special shout out to Ethan Almighty, Hero Dog and Jeff Callaway. Ethan’s story is a must and Jeff your heart and spirit is something to behold!! We’re putting an episode together for their story!!!  

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Helping CMMS Clients Thrive with Amanda Ortiz of AdminOnTheGo

Amanda Ortiz has several years experience in the CMMS world, a passion for maintenance and reliability, and is here to help with her new venture – AdminOnTheGo for those who lack a CMMS administrator or need to run without one while still thriving with their CMMS. Please like, comment, and share this episode. Follow CMMSradio for more episode, updates, and musing about CMMS, maintenance management, and beyond. Visit adminonthego.co to connect and get help with administrating your CMMS platform. Tell them CMMSradio sent you.

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North 10 Philly on CMMSradio from Brightly Illuminate 2024 with Lee White

North 10 Philly is a non-profit serving an under privileged neighborhood and driving value using Brightly products. Learn all about what this great organization is doing for the community at large. They even have apprenticeships focused on skilled trades within their operations. The Uplift Program offers ways to get HVAC and CDL certified!!

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The Evolution of CMMS Panel Discussion from The Reliable Plant Conference 2024 on CMMSradio

It’s finally ready – The CMMSradio Panel Discussion on The Evolution of CMMS we recorded at The Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibit in Chicago IL on June 3, 2024!

Thank you Noria for an EPIC event.  This was year two for us and we cannot wait for RP2025.  Same place (outstanding venue).

A big shout out to UpKeep for being a part of this.  In fact, your own Bryan Bieschke, CMRP (Head of Community & Partnerships at UpKeep) was on the panel.  We also had the rest of the heavy-hitters like Joe Anderson COO of ReliabilityX, Jeff Shiver of People & Processes, Inc, and Noria President Bennett Fitch helping us tie this all together with his insights on lubrication &  oil analysis (and beyond).  We heard great feedback about this panel throughout the remainder of the conference.  Thank you to those in attendance.

This episode (panel) is loaded with insights as we took a unique approach to The Evolution of CMMS.  We made it about the people, the process, the culture.  Technology evolution is excellent but we too must evolve and adapt to leverage these technologies in the most impactful and practical ways.

Get ready for a great discussion and there are some questions and answers (Q&A) at the end.  Do not drop off before the very end.  Thank you to our esteemed panelists.  You knocked it out of the park!!  We are honored to have hosted/moderated this panel.

Thank you Matthew Knuth of SPM Instrument (UpKeep Ambassador) and Rich Wurzbach of Grease Thief (UpKeep Ambassador) for supporting and getting into the discussion.  We’ve got some content dropping soon from your booths at RP2024.

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The Journey of a Dynamo in Maintenance and Reliability with Katie Sanders of Eruditio

One thing that is common to the world of CMMS, and CMMSradio, is maintenance and reliability – It just hits everything in every way. Here’s a long overdue episode with a true DYNAMO in maintenance and reliability. Katie Sanders, Account Executive with Eruditio, shares her journey into this space while sharing her passion for women in manufacturing and the trades. There’s something for everyone in this episode!! We made sure to discuss the Reliable Plant Conference (where we had a chance to visit, June 3-6, 2024) and why this conference is different from all the rest.

Get in here and meet someone that is real, wants to make an impact, without pulling any punches. Thank you for this amazing conversation, Katie!!

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