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    How a misdiagnosed bearing exposed gaps in maintenance culture and reliability practices
    Joe Kuhn unpacks a real plant failure to highlight deeper issues in technician training and plant leadership.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Warehouse robots redefine inventory tracking and material handling
    Sheila Kennedy highlights the latest robotic automation solutions addressing industry challenges, including AI-powered applications and precision inventory management.
    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.
    The future of motor efficiency: Exploring new innovations in control and performance
    Sheila Kennedy explores how modern motor technologies are creating opportunities and resolving challenges.
    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.
    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.
    Materials handling innovations lift industry expectations to new heights
    Sheila Kennedy collects the advanced technologies that add simplicity and efficiency to manufacturing logistics.
    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.
    Choosing the right fluid handling equipment for your plant
    Sheila Kennedy says innovative technologies and systems target reliability, efficiency, and predictability.
    Enhancing reliability with smart sensors and devices
    Sheila Kennedy says optimize maintenance timing and performance with intelligent technologies.
    Detecting the undetectable: Ultrasound solutions for industrial asset health monitoring
    Sheila Kennedy says ultrasound technology reveals subtle signs of reliability risks.
    Podcast: Managing heat stress on the factory floor—Best practices for worker safety
    Williams International invests $1B to build aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility in Florida 
    AVL Manufacturing invests $56M to open industrial power generator enclosure manufacturing facility in North Carolina 
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Stratasys, Dole, Forge Nano, and more
    Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches invests $5.8M to open ice cream manufacturing facility in Virginia 
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    Maintenance Mindset: Why is the term
    The Steel Network invests in new steel framing systems manufacturing facility in Texas