Generally, we assume that preventive maintenance (PM) is a good thing and it will prevent downtime. Of course, that’s true. But, like anything, sometimes it’s more complicated. The first step..

Emergency management is a huge part of maintenance. Whether it’s an equipment failure or a natural disaster—your team needs to be prepared. You never think an emergency is going to..

When your employees are invested in your organization’s success—and their own—they have to build a sense of ownership in their work that provides a solid foundation for your work group...

The health of your equipment directly affects your maintenance workload. Unanticipated breakdowns mean a loss of productivity—and more work for the maintenance team. Do you know how to monitor equipment..

Last time, I shared my strategy for categorizing maintenance tasks. Obviously, emergencies and breakdowns take precedence. But what about the rest? It’s not as simple as going down the list..

Last time, we identified four obstacles to implementing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) that a lot of maintenance managers are experiencing. If you are one of them, you’re not..

From the trade mags in your mailbox to the email newsletters in your inbox, everyone’s talking about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as Industry 4.0. Overcoming obstacles..