by Dave Alexander | Mar 13, 2024 | FMEA Articles
FMECAs (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) are crucial in crafting effective maintenance strategies, serving as a cornerstone in preventing unplanned downtime. A key element in this strategy development is the facilitation of a review workshop focused...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 28, 2024 | Maintenance Strategy
Imagine you’ve just read a task on your Maintenance Work Instructions, “Adjust a fan belt.” You, having prior experience, decide to adjust it to a particular tension. Meanwhile, your colleague interprets it differently and has different prior experience and...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 28, 2024 | Condition Monitoring
Embarking on the journey of developing a condition monitoring program? Here’s a comprehensive, seven-step guide to help you construct and implement a robust program. Step 1: Determine which assets are the most critical to your business. Commence by pinpointing...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 13, 2024 | Reliability Engineering
Apollo Root Cause Analysis (ARCA) is a revolutionary incident investigation methodology, empowering users to work collaboratively to discover the root cause of a problem – and devise an effective solution. Assembling a diverse and cross-functional team is crucial. The...
by Dave Alexander | Feb 12, 2024 | Reliability Engineering
In the realm of problem-solving and incident investigation, one truth remains: no problem stands in isolation. Every challenge, every incident, and every disruption has a complex web of causes, often hidden beneath the surface. Recognizing this complexity,...