Automated Bearing Wear Detection
Alan Friedman, DLI Engineering
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Alan Friedman, DLI Engineering
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Picture this. Personnel from a plant are driving along a road in an automobile. The maintenance manager is driving blindfolded. Sitting beside the maintenance manager is the mill manager who is peering in the rear view mirror. In the back seat, the production manager is urging the maintenance manager to proceed at top speed while simultaneously warning him about a flat tire. Â Â
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Over the years, I probably asked this of several hundred employees, and many of the answers related to the interaction of management within the plant. They wanted the magic fix to be management that worked together, shift changes that were transparent, maintenance to work with operations, supervisors to be knowledgeable about expectations, and to feel part of the team. In essence, they wanted to perform like the USS Lincoln.
Over the years, I probably asked this of several hundred employees, and many of the answers related to the interaction of management within the plant. They wanted the magic fix to be management that worked together, shift changes that were transparent, maintenance to work with operations, supervisors to be knowledgeable about expectations, and to feel part of the team. In essence, they wanted to perform like the USS Lincoln.
How to Optimize Operations and Maintenance for Success
In today's fast-paced business world, ensuring smooth and efficient operations and maintenance (O&M) is crucial for sustained success. At WorkTrek CMMS, we understand the importance of O&M and are here to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to optimize your operations and maintenance processes for peak performance.
In today's fast-paced business world, ensuring smooth and efficient operations and maintenance (O&M) is crucial for sustained success. At WorkTrek CMMS, we understand the importance of O&M and are here to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to optimize your operations and maintenance processes for peak performance.
