Talking Unified Name Space and CMMS with Zack Scriven Ahead of the Prove It Conference

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Optimizing Sales and Maintenance Management while Delivering Results for Manufacturing at Tractian

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XOi is Transforming Field Service Management with Sensible Technology

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The Vital Role of Facility Condition Assessments in Healthcare Management

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Bryan Bieschke CMRP of UpKeep Talking IMTS and SMRP 2024

This dude has been busy hitting the trade show circuit, IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show a couple weeks back and heading to SMRP in Orlando next week (Oct 7-10,2024 talking real about solving maintenance management problems!! *It is not just about the software. It’s about the people, the process, and incorporating impactful maintenance and reliability best practices while building a culture of excellence. No BS. Zero #Hogwash. No buzz words.

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Why Retail Facility Managers are Switching their CMMS to Facilio

Why do FMs switch their CMMS systems?  It happens across verticals – in retail stores, healthcare facilities, educational institutions or office building operators – for a multitude of reasons.  That’s why Basant Singhatwadia of Facilio joined CMMSradio – to discuss the CMMS customer experience, what clients want, and the surrounding influences that drive CMMS and FM success. Thank you, Basant, for a great conversation!!

Greg interviews Basant Senghatwadia, Director of Customer Success and Strategy at Facilio, a company that provides modern property operations solutions. They discuss insights from the FMI conference, particularly the impact of the recently ratified AIM Act on compliance in refrigeration management. Basant emphasizes the importance of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) in addressing compliance issues and improving customer service. Greg asked “Why do facilities managers switch CMMS systems?” It’s often due to vendors not listening to the users’ concerns, leading to frustration. We also touched on the significance of mobile applications for technicians and managers, the need for effective training materials to ease technology adoption, and the challenges of implementing new systems in large organizations. Basant advocates for a phased approach to deployment, ensuring stakeholder involvement and addressing real-world complexities.

• Insights from the FMI conference
• How grocery & convenience stores are using CMMS for compliance
• Tailoring CMMS to exactly deliver to customer expectations
• Significance of mobile apps for technicians and managers
• Emphasis on effective training to facilitate technology adoption
• Maximizing usage of your CMMS
• Connecting people, processes and systems
• The role of low-code/no-code in fast-tracking product evolution
• Phased approach to deployment

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Soft Skills and Communication in Maintenance Management Plus NEWS about SMRP 2024

From wrenching on cars into manufacturing with technology throughout! HE started building computers at age 10, loves the entire manufacturing industry, and is very focused on shop turnarounds!! A journey story with Arthur Field. He’s a presenter for MTD CNC and the founder of Spindles Turning & Earning. We get a brief review of Arthur’s first ever IMTS experience. Tune in for a fun episode with lots of cool moments!!

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Soft Skills and Communication in Maintenance Management Plus NEWS about SMRP 2024

He’s Back!!  George Williams joins CMMSradio to discuss the importance of soft skills and communication in the maintenance and reliability sector when considering the challenges maintenance professionals face in corporate environments and the need to understand organizational dynamics to influence decision-making. We talk about issues with implementing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and the importance of documenting maintenance activities for budget justifications and operational improvements. 

George also announces an upcoming SMPR 2024 conference workshop focused on assessing facilities and developing actionable strategies. Be sure to attend this workshop on Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices in Monday October 7, 2024 at #SMRP2024!  It will help with facility assessment and strategy development.

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Optimizing Healthcare Facility Management Infrastructure Maintenance and Data Integration

In this episode, Mark Mochel of Brightly discusses the challenges of balancing investments in high-revenue healthcare assets versus essential infrastructure. He highlights the importance of a system-wide approach to facility management, the need for proactive!  

It’s about the crucial role of facility management in healthcare, emphasizing its interconnectedness with revenue-generating assets like MRI machines. Here are the main points:

• Investment Prioritization
• Deferred Maintenance exacerbated by the pandemic.
• Cultural Differences and maintenance maturity
• Cost vs. Cost Avoidance
• Continuous improvement in maintenance practices
• Favorite Music, Favorite Sport/Hobby, and Work-Life Balance

Mark has recently been named as Advisory Board Member of The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for 2025!!  Mark highlighted the broader impact of his work, aiming for continuous improvement and better integration of facility management in healthcare.

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Streamlining commercial kitchen repair with innovative technology like Roopairs

Greg interviews the co-founder of Roopairs Technologies, Ray Bartolomucci III, a cloud-based dispatch software tailored for commercial kitchen repair companies. Ray shares his journey from working in his family’s Italian restaurants to studying and starting a software company in Italy. Inspired by his father’s advice, Ray and his brother, David, launched Roopairs to address inefficiencies in the kitchen repair industry.

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From Mill Apprentice to CMMS Expert and Maintenance Leader with Chris Smith

In this episode of CMMSradio, host Greg interviews Chris Smith, a seasoned expert in maintenance management with a military background. Chris shares his journey into the maintenance field, starting as an apprentice at a paper mill and evolving through various roles in the steel industry and public transportation. He discusses the importance of effective CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) implementation and user adoption, highlighting his experience with Upkeep, a CMMS platform that empowers maintenance teams. Chris emphasizes the need for proper asset hierarchy, training, and defect elimination in maintenance practices. He also introduces his side venture, Task Lytix, aimed at optimizing maintenance processes. The conversation underscores the significance of service and support in CMMS solutions, advocating for a focus on real-world problems rather than just features.

Bullet Points

• Greg introduces the episode, highlighting the importance of learning from experts.
• The focus is on the American Tank and Fabricating Company (AT&F) and Task Lytix, which optimizes maintenance.
• Guest Chris Smith, a maintenance expert with a military background, shares his journey into the maintenance field, starting as an apprentice at a paper mill.
• Chris discusses his military service and subsequent roles in the steel industry, including becoming a CMMS administrator.
• He emphasizes the importance of effective CMMS systems and how they can improve maintenance operations.
• Chris explains the challenges of using ERP systems for maintenance and how Upkeep, a CMMS, has empowered his team.
• He highlights the significance of user adoption, training, and support from CMMS providers as key differentiators.
• Chris shares insights on the importance of asset hierarchy, CMMS optimization, defect elimination, and PM optimization in maintenance management.
• He introduces his venture, Task Lytix, aimed at addressing common issues in maintenance management and promoting best practices.

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A Makers Journey into the trades, maintenance, CMMS, and why making matters with Joel Leonard

Joel Leonard sharing his journey on CMMSradio – It started in 1989, includes Richard Petty and dashboards, 1000+ CMMS deployments, why Makers Matter, and some fun stuff too!! Thank you, Joe, for joining CMMSradio to tell part of your journey story and share your many insights!! Keep doing great things in thw world as you inspire more makers and beyond!!

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IMTS 2024 Virtual UpKeep Booth Visit with Jonathan Sapko CMRP

Thanks Jon for spending this time to share what it’s really all about – Helping!! Shout out to Bryan Bieschke, CMRP for the cameo!! This guy has an extra thumb muscle from turning wrenches.  He’s done your job, been in the trenches, so go see him and the team!!

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The Marketing Metal Journey and a lead up to IMTS with Emily Wilkins

Emily Wilkins joins CMMSradio to share her journey into launching Marketing Metal, her passion for the manufacturing space and the people of manufacturing, and a ton of other insights.  Lots of shout outs in this episode as a lead up to IMTS happening in Chicago September 9-14, 2024!

Episode shout outs:

• Chris Luecke
• Meaghan Ziemba
• Tony Gunn
• Jim Mayer
• Bryan Bieschke (UpKeep)
• Hallie Haupt
• Drew Crowe
• The Creators Lounge
• Metallica
• All Within My Hands
• MetallicaScholars

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The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway on CMMSradio from Brightly Illuminate 2024

Here’s a very special episode for you!! It’s The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway of Kentucky Humane Society! We discuss how they use Brightly but quickly focus in on the story of Ethan on CMMSradio recorded from Brightly Illuminate 2024 in Raleigh NC. Ethan, sometimes called Hero Dog, is a true fighter that was literally minutes away from death. His story is out there and Jeff Callaway, his handler and owner (“I knew that is my dog”), tells some of the story here. You can find the story everywhere. BE sure to visit https://ethanalmighty.com/ or find Ethan on Facebook here:   / ethanalmighty-100085380373853   and keep an eye out for the movie!! Ethan Almighty!! Thank you, Jeff, for sitting down with us to record this episode about facilities management at the Kentucky Humane Society, how you use Brightly, and the amazing story of Ethan!! We look forward to watching the journey and seeing you again one day soon!

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