How often is the phrase “The ROOT Cause of the problem” used at your plant/mill? This phrase is a bit symptomatic of how Root Cause Analysis is thought of.
Reliability Tips: The layers of root cause
Short Story: The Truth about Kimberly the Hydraulic Unit’s health
My name is Kimberly, but you can call me Kim for short or as the maintenance guys call me -Kim, the small hydraulic unit. I’m 11 years old and have lived at this plant all my life. Even though I’m middle aged, I have had a lot of health problems.
Do you know what reliability is worth in your plant?
If not, it is a good idea to figure out how much a 1% increase or decrease in reliability is worth. Here is a couple of ideas on how to do so.
Your Maintenance Cost is too High!
The Coronavirus is spreading around the world as I’m writing this article, and many companies’ finances are shaken to their core. If you are in charge of maintenance, you are probably constantly under pressure to lower costs.
