Reliability and Maintenance Trends of 2019

1. SENSORS, SENSORS, SENSORS Plant managers are aware that sensor technology is becoming increasingly innovative and they are on the lookout for the next and best OT for their plant. This year we saw one of the first self-powered sensors on the market that harvests...

Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle Over Human Errors

User error is one of the most common causes of unexpected downtime in manufacturing, more than you might believe. Did you know? Human error is the most common cause of unplanned downtime in manufacturing compared to any other sector, according to a Vanson Bourne...

Keeping Your EAM Data in Mint Condition

The winter holidays are quickly creeping up on us and now more than ever is the best time to get everything ready in time for the holidays. Holiday shopping can be stressful and chaotic, especially if you’re not well-prepared. In busy times like this, preparing your...

Making a List and Checking it Twice

Are you making a list and checking it twice? Even the very best hardworking professionals in their fields make mistakes. There are many stories about medical procedures going wrong, yet people continue to see their doctors and book surgeries, trusting that their...

The Importance of Data Standardization

Is inconsistent data holding you back? As a business, data is one of the most important assets you hold. Data is key to decision making and should be used to create more value where possible. Data can either empower your business to reach new goals, or it can slow you...

A Quick Guide to Successful MDM Implementation

In one of our latest blog “6 Benefits of Master Data Management”, we looked at the benefits of Master Data Management (MDM) for asset-intensive businesses. For this blog, we will discuss the important steps to execute a successful MDM implementation. To start, your...