Wearing Many Hats and Optimizing Maintenance with CMMS, Collaboration, and Data Driven Strategies

Summary: In this episode of CMMSradio, Jennifer Dodd Fuller, Senior Manager of Industrial Energy Solutions at Ndustrial, shares insights into her career journey and experiences in industrial maintenance and reliability engineering. Starting with a background in HVAC, Jennifer transitioned into reliability engineering at Owens Corning, where she learned the value of collaboration, process improvement, and proactive maintenance. She discusses the role of CMMS in improving maintenance practices, advocating for intuitive systems that are user-friendly for technicians and highlighting the importance of data-driven strategies to demonstrate success. Jennifer also addresses the challenges of balancing reactive and proactive maintenance and the need for leadership support in using CMMS data to enhance team performance.

Takeaways:

• Collaboration and process improvement are key to successful reliability engineering.
• CMMS should be intuitive and practical for technicians to maximize its effectiveness.
• Data from CMMS, such as MTBF and MTTR, can help demonstrate the impact of maintenance strategies.
• Balancing proactive and reactive maintenance requires careful prioritization and leadership support.

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A CMMS Journey and Chris Hutson’s Vision for Modernizing Maintenance Management with MaintainX

Chris Hutson, Director of Lifecycle and Manufacturing Solutions at MaintainX, joins CMMSradio sharing his journey into the CMMS industry. Initially seeking a cloud-based solution for manufacturing, he joined MaintainX in 2018 after meeting the founders. With a background in manufacturing, Hutson stresses the shift of maintenance from a reactive cost center to a proactive, value-adding function. He advocates for aligning maintenance KPIs with business goals, using cloud-based systems to improve productivity and reduce costs. We get a view into the challenges of changing maintenance perceptions, the role of lean principles, IIoT adoption, AI, and effective CMMS deployment strategies Chris sees. He also highlights the importance of work-life balance, how corporate leadership plays a role, and future developments at MaintainX.

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A Reliability Journey with Andy Gailey UpTime Consultant Ltd on CMMSradio

This episode provides valuable insights into optimizing maintenance practices through communication, training, and selecting the right tools for the job.

In this episode, Andy Gailey, a mechanical production engineer and owner of Uptime Consultant Ltd, discusses his work in improving businesses reliability and maintenance practices plus several aspects of his approach to consulting, like Communication, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and human factors work together in driving operational success.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Importance of Communication
• Comparing the Right CMMS Platforms
• Training and Mentorship
• Challenges with CMMS Adoption
• Fun Question Segment

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Analytics, Data Monitoring, Maintenance, and Beyond with Bryan Sapot of Mingo Smart Factory

In this episode of CMMSradio, Bryan Sapot of Mingo Smart Factory discusses the importance of production monitoring systems in manufacturing. Mingo offers a comprehensive solution that includes sensors, data collection, and analytics, providing real-time visibility into factory productivity, reducing downtime, unlocking capacity, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Bryan talks about his journey into the industry and the creation of Mingo Smart Factory, which is CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) agnostic, meaning it can integrate with any CMMS. He explains the value of using Mingo alongside a CMMS to enhance operational efficiency. The conversation also covers automated monitoring, predictive maintenance, and the common misconceptions surrounding OEE, which is often misunderstood or criticized. Bryan explores how Mingo’s solution drives real value in these areas by improving real-time insights and maintenance practices.

• How Mingo Smart Factory’s solution enhances production monitoring
• Mingo is CMMS-agnostic and integrates with any CMMS
• Automated monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Common misconceptions surrounding OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

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AI, CMMS, and the Ozzy Paradox Navigating Technology, People, and Processes for Long Term Success

In this episode of CMMSradio, George Williams of ReliabilityX returns to discuss AI, CMMS, the new Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices Framework and even has a reference the the Price of Darkness Himself – Ozzy Osbourne! Tune in for another real dose of maintenance insight from a real deal pro!!

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AI is NOT new plus CMMS, Product Leadership, and More with Nigel Hughes of Brightly

In this episode of CMMSradio, Greg Christensen sits down with Nigel Hughes, SVP and Head of Product at Brightly, to discuss AI, CMMS, and product leadership. Nigel explains that while AI’s core concepts aren’t new, its large-scale application is. He emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs in product management, using visuals to communicate effectively, and iterating quickly based on user feedback. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing work and life in today’s fast-paced tech world.

Thank you, Nigel Hughes for this brilliant discussion!!

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