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Carl and Chris discuss the changing opportunities and challenges with AI and reliability engineering. What are the positive interactions, and where should we be concerned?
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We finally had the honor of hosting the one and only Keenan, Author of GAP Selling and CEO of A Sales Growth Company, to chop it up about all manner of things around maintenance, selling better, better discovery calls, scaling white gove service, bradning, and more. We even have a rapid fire round. Hit us with a like, comment, and reshare this with your thoughts!!
Thank you, Keenan, for joining us for an amazing and insightful conversation. Zero punches pulled. Real as real gets. It’s all about helping!! We’ve been fans of Keenan for years and suggest paying close attention to what he is really saying, what he is really all about. Stop pitching products. Nobody cares about your features. It is all about the problem – find a real problem and solve it. Your job, in sales, is to HELP.
Greg and Dianna discuss how quality and reliability engineers can become AI boomers NOT doomers. Engineers are being challenged with AI. What can and should we do to survive and even prosper in the age AI disruption.
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It is an abosulute honor to host Wickham Zimmerman, CEO of Outside The Lines, Inc. (OTL, Inc.), on CMMSradio for a discussion about operational excellence, leadership, maintenance, the skilled trades gap, and more.
And a whole lot more!!
Thank you, Wick, for this incredible discussion!! We are BIG fans of what you do, who you serve, and why you be!
Dianna Deeney interviews Keven Wang from UnitX. Keven shared valuable insights about how AI-powered quality control is revolutionizing factories worldwide, beyond inspection. With over 160 customers benefiting from this technology, Wang’s expertise offers a glimpse into both the present capabilities and future potential of AI in manufacturing.
This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts”. Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects.
Keven Wang is the Co-Founder & CEO of UnitX, a leading AI Robotics company automating visual inspection in factories. Keven graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science concentrating on AI. He has visited 135+ manufactures worldwide helping to improve yield and quality, and holds patents in AI
technology for visual inspection.
Perhaps most surprising is Kevin’s observation that the greatest challenge in AI adoption isn’t technical but human—aligning teams, establishing shared goals, and helping personnel become comfortable with the technology. This insight underscores that successful implementation requires thoughtful change management alongside technical expertise.
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🌟 Illuminate Day 3!💡 Day 3 of Illuminate 2024 was truly spectacular, filled with enriching sessions and memorable moments! ✨
One of the highlights was the CMMSradio Panel session, hosted by Greg Christensen and featuring esteemed panelists Aaron Smith – Washoe County, Monique Roumo – Baltimore County Public Schools, Sarah Weddle – Royal Oaks, and Corey Dickens, CMRP – Brightly. They shared invaluable insights and expertise, shedding light on the latest trends and best practices in CMMS. A sincere thank you to the panelists for sharing their insights and experiences around using Brightly software!!
Thank you to the band for our walk-out music 🤘 🤘 🤘
Big shoutout to Amanda Fletcher, MBA, CFEA for putting together this amazing event!! Molly Phillips and team as well. Amazing people. SHout out to Amy Cox and the Deep South Entertainment team for all of the audio/visual support. Amazing work!!
It was an absolute honor to host the first ever CMMSradio Panel Discussion. ***Special shout out to Ethan Almighty, Hero Dog and Jeff Callaway. Ethan’s story is a must and Jeff your heart and spirit is something to behold!! We’re putting an episode together for their story!!!
Dianna and Greg discuss your employability in the AI age. So, let’s run a hypothetical. You’re a 22 year old mechanical engineer. You do robotic quality and reliability with a knowledge half-life of 4 years. That means by the time you’re 26 knowledge in your domain has doubled. Let’s say, you’re now 30. Knowledge in your domain has quadruped. Problem: you have not updated your knowledge skills and abilities. Are you still employable.
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Amanda Ortiz has several years experience in the CMMS world, a passion for maintenance and reliability, and is here to help with her new venture – AdminOnTheGo for those who lack a CMMS administrator or need to run without one while still thriving with their CMMS. Please like, comment, and share this episode. Follow CMMSradio for more episode, updates, and musing about CMMS, maintenance management, and beyond. Visit adminonthego.co to connect and get help with administrating your CMMS platform. Tell them CMMSradio sent you.
Greg and Fred discuss how and when to escalate problems and risks.
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North 10 Philly is a non-profit serving an under privileged neighborhood and driving value using Brightly products. Learn all about what this great organization is doing for the community at large. They even have apprenticeships focused on skilled trades within their operations. The Uplift Program offers ways to get HVAC and CDL certified!!
It’s finally ready – The CMMSradio Panel Discussion on The Evolution of CMMS we recorded at The Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibit in Chicago IL on June 3, 2024!
Thank you Noria for an EPIC event. This was year two for us and we cannot wait for RP2025. Same place (outstanding venue).
A big shout out to UpKeep for being a part of this. In fact, your own Bryan Bieschke, CMRP (Head of Community & Partnerships at UpKeep) was on the panel. We also had the rest of the heavy-hitters like Joe Anderson COO of ReliabilityX, Jeff Shiver of People & Processes, Inc, and Noria President Bennett Fitch helping us tie this all together with his insights on lubrication & oil analysis (and beyond). We heard great feedback about this panel throughout the remainder of the conference. Thank you to those in attendance.
This episode (panel) is loaded with insights as we took a unique approach to The Evolution of CMMS. We made it about the people, the process, the culture. Technology evolution is excellent but we too must evolve and adapt to leverage these technologies in the most impactful and practical ways.
Get ready for a great discussion and there are some questions and answers (Q&A) at the end. Do not drop off before the very end. Thank you to our esteemed panelists. You knocked it out of the park!! We are honored to have hosted/moderated this panel.
Thank you Matthew Knuth of SPM Instrument (UpKeep Ambassador) and Rich Wurzbach of Grease Thief (UpKeep Ambassador) for supporting and getting into the discussion. We’ve got some content dropping soon from your booths at RP2024.
Kirk and Fred discuss the challenge of using simple models for one finite element to extrapolate damage scalar metrics to very complex systems.
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One thing that is common to the world of CMMS, and CMMSradio, is maintenance and reliability – It just hits everything in every way. Here’s a long overdue episode with a true DYNAMO in maintenance and reliability. Katie Sanders, Account Executive with Eruditio, shares her journey into this space while sharing her passion for women in manufacturing and the trades. There’s something for everyone in this episode!! We made sure to discuss the Reliable Plant Conference (where we had a chance to visit, June 3-6, 2024) and why this conference is different from all the rest.
Get in here and meet someone that is real, wants to make an impact, without pulling any punches. Thank you for this amazing conversation, Katie!!
Mark Gonzalez joins CMMSrado to share his maintenance journey! This is loaded with insights and practical realities around fostering great teams, operational excellence, and where the CMMS fits into it all. From Mark’s U.S. Military background, to climbing the ranks to Plant Management, and becoming a leader that gets it! Just listen and you’ll put it all together this conversation evolves!!
