Smart Minute - Dec 22nd, 2025
Why firefighting is the superior maintenance and turnaround strategy
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December 22, 2025
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Why firefighting is the superior maintenance and turnaround strategy
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Planning is for the weak – embrace the exhilaration and chaos of nothing but emergency work!
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