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    When maintenance metrics mislead: How to spot and fix systemic reliability gaps
    Jeff Shiver says that KPIs may look impressive, but only a floor-level audit reveals whether true reliability is being achieved.
    Building better maintenance teams: How Mintzberg’s structures improve manufacturing reliability
    Doc Palmer says coordinating maintenance through skilled staffing creates more stable and effective teams than relying solely on rules or procedures.
    Podcast: How PM optimization improves reliability and reduces unplanned downtime
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Brian Hronchek from Eruditio explains the four-step checklist that drive consistency across PM inspections.
    Ask the Experts: Best practices for storing spare electric motors in industrial facilities
    EASA electric motor experts highlight how improper storage can lead to expensive motor repairs and downtime.
    Case study: Inside Perdue Farms’ award-winning maintenance culture transformation
    As the sole winner of the 2025 Culture Improvement Awards, the company's Concord plant cut mechanical downtime by over 50%, showing measurable progress in maintenance and reliability...
    Podcast: Boosting equipment reliability with smart maintenance scheduling strategies
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn shares key pitfalls to avoid when transitioning from time-based to condition-based maintenance.
    Why focus is the key to driving reliability success in manufacturing plants
    Joe Kuhn exposes the dangers of trying to improve everything at once in industrial operations.

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