Industry Pulse

Adrian Messer, CMRP, is Vice President of Executive Services at Progressive Reliability (www.proreli.com) and has more than 20 years of experience helping plant teams increase asset reliability through more efficient maintenance and improved condition monitoring. His column, Industry Pulse, covers a wide range of M&R industry topics with a regular focus on workforce and careers in industry.

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2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse

2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Industry Pulse

In this year-end wrap-up, we highlight Adrian Messer's most-read think pieces.
Maintaining maintenance and reliability strategies during economic downturns
Maintenance

Maintaining maintenance and reliability strategies during economic downturns

Adrian Messer says make the case against budget cuts by communicating how our work contributes directly to bottom line profitability across the organization.
Why I Io T Skills Development Is Crucial For Effective Asset Management
IIoT

Why IIoT skills development is crucial for effective asset management

Adrian Messer says several long-term benefits justify upskilling your reliability and operations team. So why are you wavering?
Calculating The True Cost Of Unfilled Maintenance And Reliability Jobs
Workforce Development

Calculating the true cost of unfilled maintenance and reliability jobs

Adrian Messer says quality, productivity, and safety all take hits the longer key roles go unfilled.
Using The Power Of Marginal Gains To Improve Maintenance And Reliability At Your Facility
Maintenance

Using the Power of Marginal Gains to improve maintenance and reliability at your facility

Adrian Messer says consider making many small improvements that will add up to big gains before you know it.
The Dollars And Sense Of Working With Recruitment Firms
Workforce Development

The dollars and sense of working with recruitment firms

Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, Adrian Messer says a third party can help both sides make a good, fast match.
Embrace Ongoing Technical Training As A Best Practice
Industrial Training

Embrace ongoing technical training as a best practice

Adrian Messer says developing your skilled Industry 4.0 workforce can no longer stop at the hiring door.
Building The Business Case For Training And Development Investment
Industrial Training

Building the business case for training and development investment

Adrian Messer says follow these guidelines to develop a business case for training and show how you can drive maintenance and reliability efficiency.
Survey Results Maintenance And Reliability Challenges In 2023
Industry Pulse

Survey results: Maintenance and reliability challenges in 2023

Adrian Messer offers guidance on how you and your teams can tackle this year's challenges.