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Root cause analysis (RCA) is a structured, systematic approach to identifying why problems or failures occur. Rather than merely addressing the immediate symptoms of a problem, RCA digs deeper to uncover the true root cause(s). By understanding the root cause, organizations can implement targeted solutions that prevent the issue from recurring.

I’m often asked what effective plant reliability management looks like. How does one recognize it when he or she sees it? While there are plenty of details, I’ve boiled it down to the following 12 dimensional elements. Naturally, there is much more detail, but I’ve described these key elements ...

Below we'll discuss how reliability-centered maintenance works, how you should implement it and see how reliability-centered maintenance can benefit you. What Is Reliability-Centered Maintenance? First established in the aviation industry, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is the process of ...

An effective spare parts inventory management plan can be a critical and difficult process to execute without proper planning or organization. Whether it's manufacturing, automotive, or even the IT sector, having the right spare parts readily available and effectively managing inventory levels can significantly impact a company's bottom line. This is where Ramsoft (UK)'s 6 …

Preventive maintenance is an established routine of periodically inspecting equipment, noticing small issues and fixing them before they turn into major problems. Downtime due to the lack of proper maintenance can cost a company big. It's estimated that …

Get a behind-the-scenes preview of the 2024 Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition in Chicago on June 3-6. This teaser video shows the conference venue and highlights from the 2023 event in Orlando. Don't miss out on the premier industrial lubrication and reliability event ...

For many businesses, the cost of electrical failure can be astronomical. Power outages, surges, and fluctuations cause downtime, data loss, equipment damage, and strained human capital. According to research from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), even brief outages lasting less than 10 seconds can have significant financial impacts.

Increasingly, managers and engineers who are responsible for manufacturing and other industrial pursuits are incorporating a reliability focus into their strategic and tactical plans and...

Wrench time is defined as the actual amount of time a craftsperson spends doing value-added work. A wrench time study, or work sampling study, is aimed at identifying and eliminating or mitigating the time spent on nonvalue-added tasks. Wrench time does not include: Obtaining parts Looking for tools ...