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Captain Unreliability
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
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Captain Unreliability exposes why maintenance gets blamed for machine failures caused by undertrained operators and flawed designs.
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Why firing factory workers is the new innovation strategy
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Captain Unreliability says frontline layoffs are the ultimate productivity hack—because who needs output when you’ve got vision?
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Corporate bureaucracy: The unsung hero of endless meetings and paperwork
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The Captain reminds us that if everyone provides input on a project, then no one can be held accountable!
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3 ways to sabotage your maintenance team and keep your spot on the corporate throne
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Captain Unreliability says don't let eager go-getters steal your spotlight, even if you have to destroy your maintenance program to do so.
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The art of bad lubrication: How to make your machines hate you
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Captain Unreliability says forget standards and best practices – your equipment will appreciate the element of surprise.
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Why an industrial reliability program is like a well-maintained toilet
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Captain Unreliability asks who can extend the time between retraining the flushes the most?
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Why chasing fads is the key to corporate success
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Captain Unreliability thinks that you can tackle all complex problems by embracing The Next Big Thing as the solution.
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The art of avoiding work
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So you think you’re a good procrastinator? Captain Unreliability says hold my channel locks.
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6 ways to overstress your planner and create a culture of unreliability at your plant
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How to develop a proper asset hierarchy
Did you think you had that aspect of your CMMS/EAM system figured out? Think again!
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3 steps for creating an environment of personal responsibility within your facility
Learn how to develop an ownership mentality.
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Succession planning to leave a hole
You are a superhero, so who could possibly replace you?
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Is ego getting in the way of really understanding your plant's data?
You also might be working with these types, who spin numbers to look good while trying to hide the bad.
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10 tips for a better work etiquette
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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How to design for unreliability
Does maintenance really need to see all those manuals and schematics before the new line goes live?
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Life in quarantine: Understanding the mind of an introvert
Are you an introvert stuck in quarantine with a bunch of loud talkers? The Captain is here to help!
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