Why Set a Reliability Goal
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the importance of (trying to) set a reliability goal. Simple … right?
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CR009: CMMSradio with Bennett Fitch – Noria CSO
CMMSradio with Bennett Fitch – Noria CSO
Bennett Fitch, Chief Strategy Officer of Noria Corporation, joins Greg Christensen on CMMSradio to discuss #CMMS, the critical role of lubrication in maintenance and reliability, the Reliable Plant conference, and much more. Noria gathers and curates the knowledge, learning, and best practices in reliability, lubrication management, and maintenance across industries. They have unique and powerful lubrication management system, #LubePM, built for the frontline workforce managing lubrication in manufacturing and other industries.
QDD 163: Practice Makes Improvement in Subjective Probability Estimations
Practice Makes Improvement in Subjective Probability Estimations
Does the phrase “Subjective Probability Estimation” make you feel uncomfortable? If you’re a data-driven professional, you’re likely wary of each of those terms on their own, let alone combining them into one thing.
But we sometimes need to do it. And we can practice to get better at it.
In this episode, we emphasize the importance of subjective probability estimations in decision-making, especially in situations where concrete data may be unavailable or impractical.
We talk about:
- Exploring the discomfort of subjective probability estimations
- Utilizing Monte Carlo simulations for complex systems analysis
- Addressing bias and improving estimation accuracy
CR008: CMMSradio with Bryan Bieschke – Align Machine Company
CMMSradio with Bryan Bieschke – Align Machine Company
This 42-minute episode, with guest Bryan Bieschke of Align Machine Company, is packed with insights and guidance on CMMS, Maintenance and Reliability, culture and the human element, doing the basics very, very, well and the importance of your frontline workforce (the doers!) achieving fundamental excellence. It’s at least 5 episodes in one and well worth the time to watch/listen. Thank you, Bryan Bieschke, for joining CMMSradio for this episode!
This episode is PURE GOLD!
Bryan Bieschke is a Bonafide expert in maintenance and reliability best practices. He knows CMMS, and how to properly deploy a CMMS, extremely well. His background (U.S. Navy, heavy equipment mechanical expert, maintenance and reliability specialist) gives all of us a chance to learn and move into better execution using stage gating, understanding the “why” behind the change, and including the people using your solution in the pre and post CMMS selection and implementation process.
Confidence is a Measure of You (not our product)
Confidence is a Measure of You (not our product)
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
We like to think that we make decisions based on the information we have available to us. We don’t. We instead make decisions based on emotions. And the most dominant emotion we rely upon when making a decision is confidence. You can have all the information in the world, but if you don’t understand it, don’t trust it, or otherwise don’t believe in it, then you won’t have the confidence to make the right decision. And we often try and generate ‘false’ confidence by having lots of clauses in contracts, schedule lots of tests, and demand people comply with standards. But the confidence these things create is a façade that quickly gets broken down when our products don’t meet our expectations. Want to understand the only way you should be generating confidence when it comes to reliability engineering? Join us for this webinar! [Read more…]
RM 163: Battery Selection and Safety Best Practices with Alex Norman
Battery Selection and Safety Best Practices with Alex Norman
Today we’re diving into a critical yet sometimes overlooked component that powers so many of the devices we rely on: batteries. Batteries are the heartbeat of countless electronic products, from medical devices and electric vehicles to consumer gadgets and industrial systems.
Choosing the right battery is not a one-size-fits-all decision. It requires a keen understanding of the application, performance needs, and environmental demands. The right selection can make the difference between a product that excels in reliability and one that, quite literally, fails to deliver. But there’s more to batteries than just selecting the right chemistry or capacity. Safety is paramount. Poor battery selection, design, or management can lead to performance issues, overheating, or catastrophic failures. As we’ve all seen in headlines, battery malfunctions can result in recalls, damage to brand reputation, or, worse, safety hazards for users.
To shed light on this vital topic, we’re joined by an expert in the field of battery technology. Alex Norman is a Battery Management System Designer at Pro Technologies, a well-established and trusted custom battery pack manufacturer, providing engineering capabilities from concept through production. Their leading edge manufacturing facility and headquarters is based in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
Alex has deep experience in Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Development, Battery Management Systems and more. Alex is also a content creator, focusing mostly on electronics, battery, and BMS content available on his LinkedIn page and YouTube channel.
Today, we’re going to explore how to choose the right battery for your assembly, best practices for integration, and how to mitigate potential safety risks.
So, if you care about keeping your products powered, reliable, and safe, don’t bolt just yet – this podcast on batteries is positively charged with insights! Stick around and top off your battery knowledge!
Alex’s Contact Info:
Alex Norman
anorman@eetengineer.com
ProTechnologies, Inc.
http://protechnologies.com
Alex’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@eetengineer
SOR 1047 Review of RAMS 2025
Review of RAMS 2025
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the success or otherwise of the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) 2025 … with a focus on AI. What are your thoughts?
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CR007: CMMSradio with Jeremy Burge COO Louisiana Truck Stop and Gaming
CMMSradio with Jeremy Burge COO Louisiana Truck Stop and Gaming
Jeremy Burge, the Chief Operating Office at Luisiana Truck Stop and Gaming discusses his background and experience, along with CMMS insights, running several locations. Jeremy points out what to watch for when selecting a system and the ways he’s leveraged CMMS platforms for operational success.
SOR 1046 Building a Reliability Team
Building a Reliability Team
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discuss building a reliability team.
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CR006: CMMSradio with Bryan Jolley – VP at HES Facilities Management
CMMSradio with Bryan Jolley – VP at HES Facilities Management
This episode features guest Bryan Jolley; Vice President – Facilities, Operations & Maintenance – at HES Facilities Management. We cover the backstory as a lead into Bryan’s journey and the HES journey. Bryan shares many insights relative to his experience in “built environment” and servicing some of the most important facilities in America – our Higher Education campuses that often include medical facilities – HES is very specialized and has core philosophies that drive their pursuit of excellence in what they do for their clients. They are very focused and do not do anything else. This episode is well worth a listen. We all get an opportunity to learn from Bryan and he truely wants to help the entire industry be successful. We talk about that in this episode as well. Enjoy the episode and please like and follow Enjoy the episode and please like and follow #CMMSradio
CR005: CMMSradio with Nick Haase, Co-Founder and Go-To-Market at MaintainX
CMMSradio with Nick Haase, Co-Founder and Go-To-Market at MaintainX
This episode of CMMSradio features guest Nick Haase, Co-Founder; Go-To-Market at MaintainX covering the origin and journey story, why it must be “Stinkin Easy,” the digital transformation movement, and more (listed below).
- The origin of MaintainX
- The deskless frontline workforce
- A “Stinkin Easy to use” product
- Enhance existing ERP processes
- ROI showed up quickly for early adopters and data availability improved
- That Magic Moment
- “Do it really well; in a simple way”
- Core functions matter most – It sets your foundation
- Transparency makes a difference
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- C-Suite: Top-down vs bottom-up approaches
- You cannot improve what you are not measuring
- Accountability
- The global procedure library speeds up iterative changes to near real-time
- Make impact in measurable and incremental ways
- Empower all levels of the organization
- Millennials want accountability, measurability, with autonomy
- The Digital transformation movement
- MaintainX empowers people to use the system with it’s unique design
- People need a system they can put to work and drive instant value
- Where is the ROI in non-manufacturing environments?
- What’s the biggest change/trend in CMMS you see coming
- The role of #AI in CMMS
SOR 1045 Complex AI Reliability
CR004: CMMSradio with Alex Cummings FlowPath CEO and Co Founder
CMMSradio with Alex Cummings FlowPath CEO and Co Founder
Alex Cummings, Co-Founder and CEO of FlowPath, joins CMMSradio to discuss his past experiences, including as a USMC Veteran, played a role in the launch of FlowPath – This journey story includes the mysterious Puffin, what sector Alex loves working with and helping, a bit about co-founders Griffin Hamilton and Brandon Cummings, and a new tool on the getflowpath.com website to help clients get a feel for FlowPath prior to engaging in the sales process. We might have a barking dog visit the show at some point. Enjoy the episode and be sure to tune in to CMMSradio to help you on your CMMS journey. Schedule a demo: https://www.getflowpath.com/cmmsradio
SOR 1044 Reliability Engineer or No
Reliability Engineer or No
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss about the role of the reliability engineer in modern organizations.
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CR003: Keeping Up with UpKeep – The Journey Story with Founder and CEO Ryan Chan
Keeping Up with UpKeep – The Journey Story with Founder and CEO Ryan Chan
Keeping up with UpKeep and Ryan Chan, CMRP on CMMSradio
Just in time for #Christmas, on the one-year anniversary for the CMMSradio podcast, we have our latest video episode featuring Ryan Chan, CMRP – Founder and CEO of UpKeep – discussing the journey story. There are some great stories in this episode along with a discussion on Asset Operations Management (#AOM)- a methodology born out of the evolution of #CMMS and other best practices in maintenance.
Thank you, Ryan Chan, CMRP, for discussing your journey on CMMSradio and sharing your many insights.
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