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CMMS / Tech Database

Case Studies: Implementing CMMS Systems in the Food Processing Industry

In food manufacturing and FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), maintenance is far more than a routine back-office function—it is a critical driver of profitability and operational resilience. This article contains three real-world case studies based on direct experience in manufacturing food maintenance demonstrating how leading food industry players modernized their maintenance operations with a CMMS system.

Preventive Maintenance

A Review of Major Corrosion Issues in Industrial Boiler and Condensate Systems – Part 4

In the next two installments, we will examine the damage caused by oxygen corrosion in boiler feedwater and condensate return systems during operating and layup periods. A major focus is on carbon steel corrosion and control methods.

AI/New Technology

An Engineer’s Guide to Robots

After reading, you will not simply know what a humanoid can do—you will understand how it is physically constructed, why each component exists, and which maintenance disciplines come together to keep it operating.

Equipment Knowledge

Pump Reliability: Mechanical Seals – Small Component, Big Impact

Mechanical seals are often overlooked because of their small size compared with pumps, motors, piping systems, and other rotating equipment components. However, their role is critical. A mechanical seal is not simply a replaceable wear component—it is a containment device, reliability component, emissions-control barrier, and, in many applications, a key safety feature.

CMMS / Tech Database

Asset Tracking Is Not Enough: Why Preventive Maintenance Needs Cloud-Based CMMS

For many manufacturers, preventive maintenance still looks more mature on paper than it does on the plant floor. That is why manufacturers need to stop thinking about asset tracking as a standalone operational fix.

Preventive Maintenance

Pump Maintenance Basics: Service Duty and Shaft Alignment

When centrifugal pumps are modified to perform a different duty the new service head, flow and motor power characteristics are calculated from the Similarity Laws. Shaft misalignment is one of the most common reasons for bearing and mechanical seal failures.

Materials and Spare Parts Management

What Makes a Good Storeroom?

What Makes a Good Storeroom? Jim Story, Senior Consultant, IDCON INC, a TRM Company Posted 7/21/2026 What are the “best” Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for

Engineering

What do Oil and Gas Risk Filings Reveal about Maintenance?

All listed oil and gas companies are required by law to tell investors any factors that could potentially hurt the business. They are useful reading for maintenance and reliability professionals.

CMMS / Tech Database

Manufacturing Handbook: Inside the Role of Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing was never just about keeping machines running; it is a high-tech discipline driven by data integration, enterprise resource planning (ERP), CMMS systems, MES, SCADA, and rigorous continuous improvement. At the center of this transformation is the Director of Manufacturing Engineering—a high-impact leadership role responsible for bridging the gap between product design, financial goals, and factory-floor execution.