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Maintenance Management

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Facility Maintenance

Infrastructure Maintenance in Production Plants 

Many production facilities face a so-called infrastructure maintenance gap, where they don’t focus solely on building infrastructure capabilities while still investing in machinery and equipment. In this article, we share what elements, systems, and installations require maintenance in the whole manufacturing facility infrastructure.

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Maintenance Management

RCM or not? Are you shooting mosquitos with a big cannon?

If you decide to implement RCM in your plant, be sure that your organization is ready for it. If you are not ready for it, you will divert your attention from more important and cost-effective improvement initiatives you can do. If you are not prepared, an RCM implementation would be a waste of time and money.

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Maintenance Management

Nurturing Lean Leaders for Business Sustainment and Retention

Nurturing and retaining trained Lean manufacturing leaders requires a comprehensive approach that includes career development, recognition, a positive work environment, supportive leadership, work-life balance, a sense of purpose, and a strong organizational culture. By focusing on these areas, organizations can create an environment where Lean leaders feel valued, challenged, and motivated to stay and grow within the company.

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Maintenance Management

Navigating the AI Frontier: Balancing Innovation and Caution in Maintenance

Today, as we navigate the AI frontier in maintenance, we face challenges on a grander scale. The potential for AI to revolutionize maintenance practices is immense — from predictive maintenance that anticipates equipment failures before they occur, to AI-assisted diagnostics that can rapidly identify complex issues. Yet, with this great potential comes great responsibility.

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Maintenance Management

How to Develop Inclusive Lean Leadership Training 

Training the next generation of Lean leaders (lean leadership training) is a multifaceted process that encompasses education, practical experience, and tailored continuous development focused specifically on developing promoters of business performance. Particularly important in achieving this performance is to build cultures where inclusive leadership can thrive. 

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