Go Granular In Downtime Tracking To Solve Problems
As this case-study article shows, trying to analyze and correct problems through reports alone can be a time-consuming trial-and-error experiment. Especially if those reports don’t drill down deep.
Defining ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’
Sometimes, you just can’t see the forest for the trees. It’s true, even in maintenance activities. Remember, though, when it comes to picking ‘the low-hanging fruit,’ unobstructed views are a must.
Asking For Advice After Making Bad Choices?
In the author’s opinion, reliability professionals must aim for Best Available Technology. He says if they don’t see this as their role, they have no business calling themselves “Reliability Professionals.”
Balance Sheet Basics For Asset Managers (Part 1): Replacement Asset Value (RAV)
Two balance-sheet elements are in the RAM pro’s circle of control and influence. The most important is the plant and its equipment, which is usually described in terms of RAV.
Progress On Electrical Power Generation And The Greenhouse Gas Front (1990 To 2020)
There’s not merely a correlation between maintenance, energy use, and emissions. There’s a direct and measurable link. This article ties some past, present, and future issues together.
Fragmented Efforts Give Fragmented Results
Reliability-improvement efforts frequently emphasize maintenance improvements. Granted, equipment-reliability improvements may be achieved, but more impactful issues might go unaddressed.
The Cost Of Supply-Chain-Induced Equipment Failures Can Be Huge
There seems to be no end in sight to supply-chain interruptions. Alas, short-sighted, misguided decisions for dealing with them can wreak havoc on reliability improvements in plants.
Selecting The Right Steam Turbines When Given Enough Time
As the author pointed out in a previous article on steam-turbine selection, making the right choice requires “diligence, time, and effort.” Here, he’s expanding on that advice and more.
Going Beyond Accounting Profit & RONA: Economic Value Added (EVA)
RAM professionals have a big impact on an operation’s profitability, including through EVA. Among other things, this financial metric affects an organization’s access to and cost of capital.
Implementing A World Class ‘C2C’ Lubricant Management Program (Part 3): Manage Your Lube Products For Peak Performance
This conclusion of a three-part article focuses on how sites can help ensure that their stocked lubricants are (and remain) the best they can be and will perform as desired and expected.
