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Actionable insights and information for businesses with field service and field sales operations

Shifting from Time-Based Maintenance to Condition-Based Maintenance

Maintenance operations consume a significant share of budgets in manufacturing. A major contributor to this cost lies in the reliance on time-based schedules, where maintenance...

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Making the Case for CapEx in Aging Equipment Replacement

When leaders evaluate financial planning for their maintenance function, they need to view capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) as complementary forces. While OpEx...

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How to Reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Increase Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

Every facility and organization strives to keep its operations running without unnecessary delays or downtime. When a machine or system breaks, the faster it’s repaired,...

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How to Quantify the ROI of Maintenance Initiatives

Carrying out maintenance but not being aware of the actual monetary benefits you are deriving from it is like an endless chase. Just like other...

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Where Maintenance Budgets Leak and How to Plug Them

A carefully planned maintenance budget is essential for every manufacturing business, yet many struggle to keep costs in check and the budget swells even if...

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The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance

Maintenance strategies have long shaped the productivity and reliability of industrial systems. Traditional approaches depended heavily on periodic checks, human judgment, and reactive maintenance. With...

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The Maintenance Maturity Model: How to Advance Your Operations

Long-term reliability and asset performance in manufacturing depend on maintenance practices. The more structured and informed the approach, the higher the efficiency and accountability across...

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How to Transition from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance

How to Transition from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance

Maintenance has moved far beyond emergency repairs and urgent fixes. Business continuity and operational efficiency now demand strategic upkeep that prevents disruption. Proactive maintenance brings...

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What is a Facilities Supervisor?

What is a Facilities Supervisor?

A facilities supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and facilities. This role ensures that everything functions...

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Inventory Manager: Job Role, Responsibilities, Career Path, and More

Effective inventory management is at the core of many successful businesses and an Inventory manager is a key role here. The job demands a balance...

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