Continuous Improvement
CONNECT Conversations
Operating Practices – Self-Assessment
In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current operating practices. What we’ve observed is that most losses from ideal production are related to production practices, not the equipment. Thus, operating practices become paramount in operating a reliable production process.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 32: Zach McGough
In this episode, Army veteran Zach McGough describes attending college in Hawaii after six years of service, how his father inspired him to join the military, how maintenance and reliability tied into his time in the Army and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Two Minute Tips
From Movement to Meaningful Action: Elevating Reliability and Maintenance Leadership
Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “Never confuse movement with action.” This quote emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between mere busyness and genuine productivity. In the context of reliability and maintenance leadership, this distinction is very crucial. As a leader in the maintenance and reliability field, it is essential to focus on the actions that truly drive real improvements rather than just keeping your team occupied.
- Joey Cantrell
- Constellium Muscle Shoals
CONNECT Conversations
Plant Leadership, Culture and Teamwork
In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current plant leadership, culture, alignment, and teamwork – the soft stuff, which is the hard stuff. The assessment consists of ten questions regarding management support, collaboration across functional boundaries, shop floor engagement, conflict resolution, and general alignment of the organization.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 31: Kathy Borkoski
In this episode, Navy veteran Kathy Borkoski describes helping found Career PCS, which helps veterans get into the SkillBridge program and discover new interests and careers after transitioning, how veterans can maximize their exposure on LinkedIn and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 30: Laura Hatcher
In this episode, Navy veteran Laura Hatcher tells host Eric Bevevino about being recruited to play Navy volleyball, how she balanced academics with the rigors of the service academy, how she became a photographer after transitioning from the military and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Five Minute Facts
Be Curious, Not Judgmental
In the field of maintenance and reliability, the position and honor of being a maintenance and reliability leader is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by embracing curiosity over judgement. Here’s why and how you as a leader can cultivate this mindset.
- Joey Cantrell
- Constellium Muscle Shoals
Two Minute Tips
Maintenance Philosophy: Process Over Outcomes
In the field of maintenance, the focus should be on the maintenance process rather than solely on the outcomes. This philosophy ensures that the systems and the correct maintenance procedures in place are robust, reliable and fully capable of delivering the consistent results over time. Here are the steps to consider in this philosophy.
- Joey Cantrell
- Constellium Muscle Shoals
CONNECT Conversations
Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In this session, we’ll discuss Industry 4.0, which includes IoT and AI, along with a host of other tools and techniques. All these provide for, or at least promise, greater interconnectivity, ease of data collection and analysis, and overall improved productivity and competitiveness in the workforce.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT