MRO and the CMMS with William Sloan of Eruditio

In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg Christensen welcomes William Sloan from Eruditio to discuss the integration of MRO and CMMS systems. Sloan shares insights on the advantages of this integration, the role of end-user involvement, and the cultural challenges organizations face when adopting new systems.

Key topics covered:

The benefits of integrating MRO and CMMS systems for smoother operations.

The importance of utilizing CMMS features that are often overlooked.

Improving data quality and contextual information through integration.

Overcoming resistance to change and the role of end-user input in CMMS selection.

The value of pilot testing and learning from failures for successful adoption.

Check out iBL from Eruditio here:  https://www.eruditio.com/ibl_Curriculum

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Legit AI Assistant Inside FlowPath CMMS with Alex Cummings

This AI Assistant is the real deal.  

Alex Cummings, CEO of FlowPath CMMS, returns to CMMSradio with an update on the release of AI Assistant throughout the platform – top to bottom.  We discuss why it matters, who this helps, how it helps, and the legitimate outcomes this AI drives for clients!  The best part – It’s real and eliminates challenges to ongoing system use while not cutting any corners.  It helps FlowPath clients continuously improve in their operational and maintenance maturity.

Setup a call/demo: https://www.getflowpath.com/cmmsradio

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From Navy to Industry The Role of Experience in Effective Maintenance Leadership with Nathan Wright

We’re joined by Nathan Wright

Career: Nathan Wright has over four decades of experience across industries like manufacturing, mining, and heavy equipment, starting with maintenance in the US Navy.

Real-World Experience in Leadership: Nathan highlights the importance of hands-on experience in maintenance leadership and how it complements academic knowledge.

CMMS and Manufacturing: The episode covers CMMS systems’ role in sustainable manufacturing, emphasizing proactive maintenance and proper system implementation.

Leadership and Communication: Nathan discusses the critical role of effective communication and leadership in maintenance teams and operational efficiency.

Grab a copy of The Wright Leader, Nathan’s book, on Amazon and look into Transformational Performance Solutions here: https://tps-solutions.com/

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Talking CMMS plus Maintenance and Reliability and Leadership with Matt Beach

Matthew Beach joins CMMSradio to talk about maintenance, maintenance management, reliability, and CMMS!!  Inspired by some posts on LinkedIn and a bit of comment trading we wanted to connect for a grip it and rip it style conversation!   That’s what we do!!

Thanks for joining, Matt!  A fun and useful conversation indeed!  Thanks to our followers and supporters.  Follow @cmmsradio for more episodes and feel free to connect with our company page on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmms…

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CMMS on Steroids with ASSet Performance Management at its Core

In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg Christensen interviews Tacoma Zach, co-founder of MentorAPM, a software company specializing in asset management for utilities. They discuss the origins of MentorAPM, its comprehensive software solution, and its target market. Tacoma highlights the company’s unique approach to asset management and its focus on simplifying asset data collection. The conversation touches on challenges in technology adoption, the role of AI in asset management, and the industry’s progress toward Industry 5.0.

MentorAPM integrates functionalities such as CMMS, GIS, and asset performance management.

The software helps utilities manage and prioritize assets by simplifying data collection and analysis.

The importance of understanding clients’ needs in both industrial and municipal sectors.

The company’s unique ownership model simplifies IT processes for clients.

AI’s role in asset management to enhance human expertise, not replace it.

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Connect with MentorAPM here: https://mentorapm.com/

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Sustainable Manufacturing Expo 2025 Opening Keynote Segments on CMMSradio

Recorded segments of the opening keynote at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim CA moderated by Andre Marino – SVP Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric – with panelists Greg Tink- Schneider, Digital Transformation Director NAM – and Jim Davis – Vice Provost Emeritus Special Advisor on Smart Manufacturing and Data Science UCLA Office of Research and Creative Activities.  Loaded with insights and will surely inspire critical thinking around these concepts meant to drive sustainable manufacturing.

Enjoy these segments, let us know your thoughts in the comments, and see you at SME2026 Anaheim, California!!  Going even bigger!!

Thank you to Sustainable Manufacturing Expo for having @cmmsradio at this event!!  We’re looking forward to the next one happening February 2-4, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

https://www.sustainablemanufacturinge…

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Maintenance Matters: Key to Unlocking Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Corey Dickens CMRP SMExpo

Corey Dickens, CMRP – Sr. Solutions Consultant at Brightly Software, a Siemens Company – Took to the Smart Factory Hub stage at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (co-located with WestPack and MD&M West) In Anaheim, California on February 4, 2025!  Tune in for the full presentation!

You’ll learn about maintenance and how to define it.  Sustainability and what that really means.  How maintenance, reliability, and best practices of each can literally unlock smart and sustainable manufacturing.

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