CONNECT Conversations
RCM Graphs and P-F Interval Graphs – Are they useful?
RCM graphs and P-F interval graphs, of one form or another are often cited as the basis for an effective maintenance and reliability program. But are they useful?
In this podcast we’ll explore the use of these representations and how they can be used tactically and strategically to better manage an industrial operation.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Myths and Pitfalls of Planning & Scheduling – CONNECT Conversations
We’ll be reviewing the various pitfalls and myths associated with effectively installing a CMMS. For example, if the total number of defects coming into the process on a daily basis overwhelm your ability to effectively plan and schedule, the system will fail. We’ll review the importance of defect elimination, especially upstream of maintenance in operations and design, the importance of have a proper PM program, a proper condition monitoring program, the importance of integrating the production plan and the maintenance plan into a single plan, among other issues...
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Repair or Replace? – CONNECT Conversations
Answering this question requires considerable information and analysis, and judgment. For example: What’s the current state of the asset? We’ll explore these and other questions, and provide guidance in helping you answer this fairly frequent, fundamental, and ofte3n complex question...
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Expectations, Execution and Engagement – Essential – CONNECT Conversations
It’s been our experience that the lowest standard you set is the highest standard you can expect. As such, your expectations (standards) should be fairly high, but achievable. It does little good to set expectations too low – too easy, or too high – assuring failure....
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Maintenance Costs as a % of ARV – Is It Useful? – CONNECT Conversations
Maintenance Cost as a Percent of Asset Replacement Value is often used as a measure to determine the effectiveness of the maintenance function. But, is it? In this podcast we’ll discuss the various means of calculating its value, and by implication, some of its downsides, along with a range of its value for various operations and potential reasons for that variation.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Why Do We Measure OEE? – CONNECT Conversations
Manufacturing and other industrial operations are typically familiar with measuring OEE, but there is often confusion about how to measure, where to measure, the rate to use and other issues related to its measurement...
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Definitions: Reactive, Preventive, Predictive, and Proactive Maintenance – CONNECT Conversations
There are likely as many definitions for various types of maintenance as there are companies. The purpose of this podcast is to offer definitions for each of the types indicated in the title, and to provide the reasoning behind each...
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Contractor Management – CONNECT Conversations
Contractors are an essential part of any plant’s operating strategy. In this session we’ll review a “best practice” model for the effective use of contractors, including a set of contractor selection criteria.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and the future of these based on continuously emerging technologies – CONNECT Conversations
Join Industry Veteran Ron Moore as he and Dr. David Howard from ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS as they discuss the ongoing emerging trends in technology within the Industry 4.0 and IIoT space. Get the real scoop on artificial intelligence, machine learning, IIoT network security, and the future of the industry as a result of the ongoing development and deployment of these and other technologies.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT