Smart Minute - Sep 28th, 2026
Also: NIST directs more than $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers
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September 28, 2026
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Avoid the common mistakes for eAM/CMMS deployments and deliver benefits faster
By Lawrence P. Chew
A successful system launch starts with the plant operating plan to give users the information they need to make better decisions.
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Plant Services Weekly Word Play
Guess the 5-letter word related to maintenance and reliability! New word every Monday.
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ON TOPIC
Data discipline: Why your CMMS alone can’t mature your maintenance program
By Jason Penkethman
CMMS tools can enable maintenance transformation, but only disciplined data practices unlock predictive and proactive strategies.
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3 CMMS strategies to eliminate redundant maintenance work
By Thomas Wilk
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Brian Hronchek of Eruditio reveals three common CMMS functions that you can use to improve planner efficiency and reduce duplicate tasks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Factory Fallout: Manufacturing layoffs from PepsiCo, Amy's Kitchen and more
Our latest digest of manufacturers shutting down factories and issuing layoffs includes companies in food and more.
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NIST directs more than $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers
Bipartisan legislation to shore up the program was introduced in the Senate in July.
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