Continuous Improvement
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Join Us at Reliable Plant Conference 2025!
The Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition, co-located with the Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition, is a 4-day event dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in maintenance and reliability. With expert-led learning sessions, access to cutting-edge tools and technologies offered by over 100 exhibitors, and powerful networking experiences, this is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking to transform their maintenance strategy.
- Noria Corporation
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Maintenance Practices – Self-Assessment
In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current maintenance practices. What we’ve observed is that maintenance typically directly controls only about 10% of most losses from ideal production, and at most 30%. That said, excellence in maintenance practices is essential for a reliable plant.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 33: Kelvin Gardner
In this episode, Navy veteran Kelvin Gardner recalls taking advantage of the Transition Assistance Program and Orion Talent, how his networking led to him working as a maintenance technician with Bridgestone, forming his company Faithful Reliability, and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
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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
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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
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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