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    From the Editor is a monthly opinion of the latest trends and innovations in the world of plant maintenance, reliability, engineering, and production. Look to Plant Services Chief Editor Thomas Wilk for his insights on what really matters to plant managers.

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    Two thumbs up: Industry-themed movies worth a watch
    From the Editor

    Two thumbs up: Industry-themed movies worth a watch

    Thomas Wilk
    Chief editor Tom Wilk argues that the Oscars should reward more movies about industry.
    Ten years after: How the industry has changed before our eyes
    Workforce Development

    Ten years after: How the industry has changed before our eyes

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas WIlk explores the link between a famous concert and industrial reliability.
    AI or not to AI: How artificial intelligence is changing the industry
    Artificial Intelligence

    AI or not to AI: How artificial intelligence is changing the industry

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says with each successful implementation, the question is increasingly moot.
    Industry Disruptors Unpacking The Impact Of Electric Vehicles And Predictive Maintenance
    Predictive Maintenance

    Industry disruptors: Unpacking the impact of electric vehicles and predictive maintenance

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says EVs will remake service stations the same way that PdM changed plants.
    What We're Reading
    Notes From The Road Lessons Learned From This Year's Industry Events
    From the Editor

    Notes from the road: Lessons learned from this year's industry events

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk shares hot tips from 2023’s MARCON, Xcelerate, and Leading Reliability events.
    Do The Right Work To Decrease Downtime And Improve Morale At Your Plant
    Maintenance

    Do the right work to decrease downtime and improve morale at your plant

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says be the effective force multiplier you wish to see on the plant floor.

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    Why Being A Good Mentor Is Good For Business
    Leadership Skills

    Why being a good mentor is good for business

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says when you grow your team, you also grow your business and yourself.
    How The Right Partner Can Help You On Your Digital Transformation Journey
    Maintenance

    How the right partner can help you on your digital transformation journey

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says even the toughest loads are easier to bear with a partner and a plan.
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    Energy Management

    How sci-fi fandom led to a career in industry

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk, our resident science fiction fan, considers his own alternate engineering future.
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    Maintenance

    Oh, the places you’ll go in pursuit of maintenance and reliability improvements

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says if your company is OK with event travel again, here’s some great options.
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    Leadership Skills

    Inspiration + perspiration: How to step up as a team leader

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk says it’s time to be the leader you want to follow.
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    Maintenance

    New year, new opportunity to tackle your maintenance and reliability goals

    Thomas Wilk
    Thomas Wilk's resolutions include running, reading more books, and earning the CMRP.
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