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The Introduction of Data Analytics into Calibration
In this article we explain how digitalization can be used to optimize calibration routines. We discuss a balanced approach which achieves cost-savings from increasing calibration intervals where possible, yet mitigates risk by decreasing intervals where absolutely necessary. Digitalization is a true source of opportunity for chemical manufacturers.
A motivated and resilient team – what can we learn from world-class football?
The worlds of sport and business seem to be two different worlds but have many similarities. Both top athletes and employees want to develop and use their talents and capacities in the best possible way in order to improve themselves and achieve success. Teamwork, training, role assignment and motivation are crucial in both sport and business.
How to find, qualify, motivate & retain technical talent
Businesses are facing a major problem as technical vacancies are…
Opportunistic Maintenance: A Newer Name to Good Practice
In the realm of maintenance policies, opportunistic maintenance may sound like an outsider. Indeed, recently, looks have been focused on Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and predictive maintenance or even prescriptive 4.0 maintenance as most up-to-date common good practice, but it would be a mistake to overlook the benefits of opportunistic maintenance.
A new approach to support change in Maintenance Management
Companies are facing major challenges that require adjustments to the organization of maintenance. Implementing those changes requires special measures, such as appointing a Shadow Maintenance Manager. This ad interim manager leads the department through the change. This leads to more efficiency and makes work more pleasant for everyone, including new employees.
Drive Smarter Maintenance and Better Operating Decisions
With the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), a new world of possibilities has opened for manufacturers.
Focus on Improving CMMS Data Quality to Boost O&M ROI
Use good CMMS data now and receive automated recommendation to improve overtime.
Mass data collection only meaningful if you do something with it
Analysing data to optimise production and maintenance processes The name…
Should we treat our technicians like surgeons?
It really is a challenge to find good technicians, hold on to them and expand the technical talent. This is the case today and this probably will be the same in the next years. Therefore you would expect that we properly support our technicians and provide an environment in which they can develop their technical talent to the fullest. But our actions often tell a different story.
From predictive towards prescriptive maintenance
The reliability of the transmission network for electric power to a great extent depends on the quality of maintenance and the rapid elimination of detected anomalies.