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Components of continuous improvement

The diagram illustrates that effective physical asset management depends on several categories of information and knowledge. The diagram points out the interaction among the standard components of maintenance management. These include: Knowledge base development (FMECA/RCM, troubleshooting aids, failure code tables, … Continue reading

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RA requires LRCM

The idea behind EXAKT  is an appealing one. What can be more desirable than a systematic way to determine the “exact” relationship between condition monitoring data and impending failure? Although I wish that I could say that EXAKT auto-magically generates … Continue reading

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What is a pilot project?

Here is an excerpt from the U.S Department of Defense (DoD) “CBM+” manual describing the military philosophy on pilot projects, which is appropriate in industrial maintenance. Despite the rigor applied in controlled testing, there is no substitute for process testing … Continue reading

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Elevator description of LRCM

Someone asked for a LRCM description that is easy to grasp in a short sales oriented narrative? In other words what is elevator pitch? Here it is. This might be a longer than average elevator ride, though: For many decades … Continue reading

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LRCM Lessons Learned

A prominent mining operation uses the SAP maintenance module as their CMMS, As well they use the OSIsoft PI system. However, they admit that their data is messy, non-standardized, and unreliable as a result of a multitude of approaches and … Continue reading

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