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    Captain Unreliability is a satire of the state of the manufacturing industry in ’Merica, USA, and is written by an industry professional known for using humor to get the point across. Stay tuned for more useless advice

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    Blame maintenance: Manufacturing’s favorite strategy for operator and engineering errors
    Captain Unreliability exposes why maintenance gets blamed for machine failures caused by undertrained operators and flawed designs.
    Why firing factory workers is the new innovation strategy
    Captain Unreliability says frontline layoffs are the ultimate productivity hack—because who needs output when you’ve got vision?
    Corporate bureaucracy: The unsung hero of endless meetings and paperwork
    The Captain reminds us that if everyone provides input on a project, then no one can be held accountable!
    3 ways to sabotage your maintenance team and keep your spot on the corporate throne
    Captain Unreliability says don't let eager go-getters steal your spotlight, even if you have to destroy your maintenance program to do so.
    The art of bad lubrication: How to make your machines hate you
    Captain Unreliability says forget standards and best practices – your equipment will appreciate the element of surprise.
    Why an industrial reliability program is like a well-maintained toilet
    Captain Unreliability asks who can extend the time between retraining the flushes the most?
    Why chasing fads is the key to corporate success
    Captain Unreliability thinks that you can tackle all complex problems by embracing The Next Big Thing as the solution.
    The art of avoiding work
    So you think you’re a good procrastinator? Captain Unreliability says hold my channel locks.
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    The Captain says keep these tips in your back pocket in case your planner is actually getting work done.
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    What does Rick Astley have to do with effective leadership? Read on to find out!
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    Did you think you had that aspect of your CMMS/EAM system figured out? Think again!
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    You are a superhero, so who could possibly replace you?
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    You also might be working with these types, who spin numbers to look good while trying to hide the bad.
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    By doing the least amount of work, you have more time to lead, and the credit is all yours for the taking.
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    Does maintenance really need to see all those manuals and schematics before the new line goes live?
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    Are you an introvert stuck in quarantine with a bunch of loud talkers? The Captain is here to help!
    JetZero invests $4.7B to build commercial aircraft manufacturing facility in North Carolina 
    Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Globe Motors, Alpek Polyester, Greif, and more
    Orbic Electronics Manufacturing invests $110M to expand electronics manufacturing facility in New York 
    Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Intel, Hasbro, Johnsonville, and more 
    LaCroix Precision Optics invests $13.8M to expand optics manufacturing facility in Arkansas 
    Green Bay Packaging invests $1B to expand packaging manufacturing facility in Arkansas 
    Manufacturing leaders react to H.R.1: A boost for factories, a blow to clean tech
    How poor lubrication practices contribute to contamination risks in food manufacturing