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In this week’s episode, Shon Isenhour with Eruditio stops by and we discuss how to apply key techniques and strategies to improve equipment reliability programs.  You can connect with Shon at www.eruditiollc.com Shon will be a key note speaker at… See more ›

In this episode, James Kovacevic with High Performance Reliability stops by to share some great keys to successful work planning as well as how to take steps to get better.  You can spend some 1-1 time with James at the… See more ›

In this episode, noted Author Phillip Slater stops by to share how to best leverage the digital learning techniques when it comes to developing MRO skills for your team.  Phill also takes time to share some details into the upcoming… See more ›

In this episode, we discuss the topic of how do you create a plan for every part – even those you do not stock.  It takes some time, but going through the details for each part can make sure your… See more ›

In this episode, we discuss the timeline to implementing those 8 Baby Steps to MRO Success as well as discuss how to quickly evaluate your MRO Supplier with some simple questions. This week’s exhibitor spotlight shines on Air Hydro Power – learn… See more ›

In this episode, we finalize the remainder of the eight baby steps to MRO success.  We also have a quick run down of all the baby steps that we have covered over the past few episodes. This week’s 2015 MAPS… See more ›

In this week’s episode we talk further about the next MRO baby steps to success as well as meet Dan Floen with PM2.  Dan shares some of the challenges people encounter on making positive steps with spare parts in a… See more ›

This week we discuss MRO success baby step number three – stock level setting process and then we meet Carlos Rivas with Proformance Wellness as we discuss industrial athletes. Learn more about ProFormance Wellness at www.proformanceresults.com Learn more about the… See more ›

This session introduces our second of the MRO baby steps to success building upon last week’s first step of spare part stocking strategies. We also meet Jim Lancaster and Jim is with IR Technologies as we discuss how Predictive Maintenance… See more ›

In this session we discuss one of the initial “baby steps” to MRO spare parts improvement and success. We also talk about a guest blog post by James Kovacevic with HP Reliability about MRO Spare Parts as a key to… See more ›

This week we discuss reorganization of the MRO Storeroom. We also meet Dave Bertolini with People and Processes and discuss CMMS and MRO issues we all face with some helpful hints. Learn more about People and Processes at: www.peopleandprocesses.com Connect… See more ›

In this episode, we tackle the topic of whether it is okay to have none on-hand of MRO stock items. We also meet Tom Wilk, Editor in Chief, at Plant Services as we discuss some of the information they share… See more ›

In this episode we discuss some key elements to successful use of equipment bill of materials as a tool and how to make them effective. We also meet People and Processes’ Jeff Shiver as he discusses developing your MRO and… See more ›

This week we discuss the merits of rebuilding of spare parts. We also meet Jeremy Wright with Noria Corporation as we discuss excellence in equipment lubrication programs. Connect with Noria at www.noria.com Connect with the 2015 MAPS Conference at www.mapsconference.com… See more ›

This week, we explore some MRO keys to training, workshops, and conferences.  Routinely, engaging with others in great forums can really provide some wonderful insights and information.  Put just a couple of the learnings to good work and the results provide… See more ›

In this session, we discuss a couple key takeaways from last week’s 2015 MARCON Conference held at Knoxville, TN by the University of Tennessee’s Reliability and Maintainability Center.   We also meet Bob Hackeloer during the 2015 Grainger Conference and discuss… See more ›

In this session, we meet Jay Cherwin and Jerry Szeszol with Grainger at the 2015 Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida.  Jay and Jerry share with us strategies to further develop customer MRO offerings which help reduce expenses and increase efficiency.  We… See more ›

This time we meet Joel Levitt with Life Cycle Engineering as we discuss equipment maintenance and MRO spare parts opportunities. Learn more about Life Cycle Engineering – click here:  http://lce.com Give us feedback – Click Here:  http://thesblgroup.com/contact-us/ Subscribe to the… See more ›

In our first segment, we discuss three strategic technologies your team can incorporate in 2015 for better maintenance and MRO spare parts program results.  These technologies are not a silver bullet to all the possible problems at hand, but certainly complement your overall… See more ›

In this session, we meet Phill Slater with sparepartsknowhow.com and have a great conversation about MRO Spare Parts and the opportunities to improve.  Phill shares his unique perspective as a valuable resource for MRO Spare Parts information. Connect with Phill Slater… See more ›