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    How smart scheduling gives manufacturers a competitive edge
    Doc Palmer warns against making daily schedules too far in advance, as that can result in unnecessary future effort to adjust the schedule every day.
    5 costly maintenance myths that are sabotaging your reliability goals — and how to debunk them
    Jeff Shiver explores how practical truths about maintenance best practices can shift the thinking of you and your team toward more proactive success.
    Boost equipment reliability with infrared surveys at your facility
    Learn how thermal imaging helps detect hidden equipment faults before they lead to costly failures in industrial settings.
    Podcast: Empowering frontline workers with industrial AI tools that actually work
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Nick Haase and Roshan Satish of MaintainX discuss how AI can address real frustrations on the plant floor.
    Podcast: The future of reliability — What’s next at the 2025 Leading Reliability conference
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Maureen Gribble of UE Systems highlights the importance of leadership training and peer learning at the Leading Reliability...
    Maintenance Mindset: How industry is responding to Trump’s tariffs and the escalating trade war
    Industry leaders from SMRP and Moody's to the Reshoring Institute analyze the impact of new global tariffs on supply chain and maintenance and reliability.
    Maintenance Mindset: Unlocking the potential of ICML 55.1 — Best practices for lubrication management
    The ICML 55.1 standard aligns with ISO 55001 principles to enhance machinery lubrication management, improve equipment uptime, and extend asset lifespan.
    Podcast: From frontline worker to plant manager — Leadership lessons in manufacturing
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, James Lane from Trivium Packaging discusses how to keep 14 production lines running 24/7 while training the next generation...
    Why focusing on CMMS due dates can lead to bad maintenance behavior
    Doc Palmer says don’t let the software system mis-represent the weekly amount of work you and your team can achieve.
    How advanced alignment systems boost manufacturing efficiency and reduce downtime
    Sheila Kennedy says developments in alignment technology are a boon to manufacturers.
    Maintenance Mindset: Honoring the people and programs advancing plant reliability and operations
    Plant Services has partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Reliability and Maintainability Center on the Reliability of Everything Culture Improvement Awards.
    Navigating the hero’s journey in plant management: A tale of success and setbacks
    Joe Kuhn says the road to excellence is not always the easy course with challenges and enemies.
    From worker to leader: Navigating the transition to frontline supervisor
    Joe Anderson maps out the essential capabilities and critical skills required for effective supervision.
    Why quick plant floor walks miss key insights: The case for focused observation
    Jeff Shiver says the benefits of extended observation include identifying and rectifying issues that traditional walk-throughs may miss.
    The real dollar value of planning: How to turn maintenance time into money
    Doc Palmer crunches the numbers to identify the economic impact of proper planning and scheduling in maintenance work.
    Podcast: What’s next for manufacturing? Key tech and trends to watch in 2025
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, our editors share their predictions for the hottest trends in 2025.
    What is conveyor belt maintenance?
    A well-maintained conveyor belt system is an investment in operational efficiency and enhanced productivity.
    Robot roundup: Affordable androids and flame-fighting robots redefine industrial innovation
    Manufacturing minute: 4 must-read articles on metaverse-powered manufacturing, Keen’s robotic boot factory, and more
    Chelsea Building Products invests in new 228,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania 
    Solx invests $64M to open solar panel manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico 
    Thermo Fisher Scientific invests $2B to expand life sciences manufacturing facilities in the United States 
    Hitachi Energy invests $22.5M to expand transformer manufacturing facilities in Virginia 
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from WiM, Siemens, Sandvik, and more
    Maintenance Mindset: The business case for ICML 55.1 — Better lubrication, fewer breakdowns, higher profits