by Stefanson Nelson | Oct 10, 2025
A mid-size site grew tired of blanket PMs that looked productive but did not prevent functional failures. The team chose a different path: use RCM to protect what the asset must do in its real operating context. The goal was a credible way to decide which tasks belong... by Stefanson Nelson | Oct 8, 2025
A report from the U.S. Department of Energy reveals that preventative maintenance can reduce equipment failures by as much as 70%. This substantial impact underscores the importance of strategic maintenance in enhancing asset reliability. In industries where uptime is... by Stefanson Nelson | Oct 3, 2025
A mid‑size manufacturer kept “fixing the data” every quarter, yet the same arguments over KPIs returned. Planners swore schedules were realistic; supervisors insisted jobs were kitted; reliability engineers questioned the failure codes. When the plant manager finally... by Stefanson Nelson | Oct 1, 2025
On Monday morning, a maintenance manager opens the weekly report and sees PM compliance at 92%, yet crews are still firefighting. The numbers look fine; the plant does not. That disconnect often traces back to the same root cause: the data feeding those KPIs isn’t... by Stefanson Nelson | Sep 26, 2025
Artificial intelligence requires accurate data to succeed. Without it, even advanced CMMS systems fail to deliver consistent results. For instance, 77% of data professionals report that data quality issues hinder their company’s performance. This underscores why... by Stefanson Nelson | Sep 24, 2025
According to Forbes, the average cost of downtime can reach as high as $9,000 per minute in large organizations. In industries where uptime drives profitability, maintenance is a strategic priority. CMMS has evolved beyond scheduling tools into intelligent systems. By...