by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Oct 21, 2019 | Newsletter Column, Planning & Scheduling
Reflecting on history, the maintenance department, as we know it, didn’t appear until the early 20th century, at the advent of the age of mechanization brought about by the likes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Driven by two world wars and a rabid consumer-product...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Oct 18, 2019 | The RAM Library Collection
Savvy maintenance professionals know that the domain of knowledge in a personal library is an essential part of a complete toolkit. So, welcome to The RAM Review’s inaugural “Book of the Month” column, in which. as the name suggests, once a month I preview a...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Oct 11, 2019 | Lubrication Corner, RAM Tools & Methods
When it comes to harsh working environments, the resource sector reflects some of the most brutal. In light of such conditions and the typically remote locations of these operations, equipment reliability is paramount. Although this article focuses on the resource...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Oct 6, 2019 | Planning & Scheduling, RAM Tools & Methods
Achieving recognition as a valued partner within a corporation is a “best practice” hallmark coveted by all aspiring maintenance organizations. Achieving this type of recognition is built on the cornerstone foundation that an effective Maintenance Planning and...
