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When AI Cannot Help: Lessons for Manufacturing Leaders

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing manufacturing. From predictive maintenance to process optimization, AI promises to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. Yet, as manufacturing leaders, it is critical to recognize that AI is not a silver bullet. There are AI limitations — and understanding these limitations is as essential as embracing its capabilities.

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The Belief Driven Maintenance Management Strategy: Creating a Reliability Culture Part 1

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The Belief Driven Maintenance Management Strategy: Creating a Reliability Culture Part 1 Christer Idhammar, Founder, IDCON INC Posted 2/20/2025 Excellent, consistent, and long-term leadership with well-defined and documented processes and the right people in the right positions are essential success factors for lasting results for any improvement initiative an organization undertakes, including improvements of Reliability

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Talent Shortage Among Maintenance Professionals and How a CMMS Can Help

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The maintenance sector is currently facing a severe talent shortage. As a result, various industries that rely on skilled maintenance professionals are being impacted. This maintenance talent shortage is traced to several factors, including an aging workforce, a lack of incoming skilled workers, and evolving technological demands.

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Maintenance Best Practices: Communication in Maintenance Departments

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Maintenance practices and strategies are crucial for each production plant regardless of its scope. Along with various strategies comes the role of the communication model.

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The Importance of Process Confirmation and Layered Process Audits in Lean Manufacturing

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Two key tools in lean manufacturing are Process Confirmation and Layered Process Audits (LPA). Both play crucial roles in maintaining quality, improving reliability, ensuring adherence to procedures, and driving continuous improvement within a Lean framework.

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Streamlining Work Order Management for Improved Facility Operations

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Optimizing work order management requires strategic planning, effective use of technology, and continuous refinement of processes. By standardizing workflows, leveraging CMMS tools for task prioritization, minimizing response times, and integrating various business functions, organizations can significantly enhance their facility operations.

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Five CMMS Trends to Look for in 2025

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Imagine walking into a workplace with the quiet efficiency of interconnected machines. Sensors continuously relay real-time data, AI algorithms flag potential issues before they arise, and maintenance schedules practically run themselves. This isn’t a farfetched vision for the future. It’s the reality that companies across multiple industries are embracing with today’s computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

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Procurement Challenges of Maintenance Spare Parts Supply

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The job of a maintenance worker is dependent on variables such as supplying spare parts or managing the spare parts inventory. Other challenges involve procuring the right supplier for spare parts. This boils down to challenges related to settling the entire supply chain internally because if you have several facilities, you also need to consider internal spare parts transfers between different warehouses.

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