John and I will explore and clarify the challenges facing maintenance and reliability professionals considering wireless ...

It stands to reason—the more complex an enterprise’s operations, the more intricate the facility that must house it.

This is a question we hear a lot when we are on site at plants, mills and mines around the world. The short answer to this question is that you have to use your experience and common sense supported ...

When establishing a preventive maintenance (PM) program, there are a few ideas that can help support your reliability objectives without incurring unnecessary costs. The tips below apply to both ...

In today’s world of predictive analytics and advanced sensors, simple walk-by visual inspections can seem outdated—but they’re far from irrelevant. In fact, when it comes to monitoring oil condition, ...

SBTI executive director Dick Scott explains the value proposition of SBTI's Six Sigma Master Black Belt Program (Part 3 of 3). He explains the entry criteria, breaks down the core program into the ...

Shankar B. Narayanan is a recognized leader in machine reliability, control systems, and AI-driven condition monitoring, with over 15 years of experience advancing asset performance and operational ...

Aniket Vashisht helps manufacturing and industrial customers navigate the complex landscape of OT-IT integration and use cloud & AI technology best. He has over ten years of diverse work experience in ...

Imagine a business strategy—grounded in proven engineering principles—that any manufacturer could use to maximize output capacity, increase sustainability and generate gains. It exists, and there's ...

Reliability-centered maintenance management has undergone significant evolution over the past several decades. Currently, the most widely used approach is condition-based maintenance, which leverages ...

Digital transformation is reshaping the way maintenance and reliability teams approach their work—not by replacing people, but by empowering them with better tools and insights. As manufacturers face ...

Retired after nearly 39 years at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Jerry has held several corporate and plant positions in engineering, maintenance, and production. For the last 12 years, he was ...