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Maintenance Mavericks Podcast

S4:E17 Operational Excellence and How to Reach It with Ramesh Gulati

Mar 16, 2022
Ramesh Gulati, the Reliability Sherpa, discusses operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the impact of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions on manufacturing businesses. He reflects on predictions, long-term vision, and learning from mistakes in the maintenance reliability industry. The path to operational excellence involves effective communication, education, leadership support, trust, empowerment, and active listening.
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Quick takeaways

  • Operational excellence is a holistic approach that focuses on people, operating assets, and fostering an environment where everyone helps each other.
  • Achieving operational excellence is a continuous journey that involves continuous improvement and never-ending efforts.

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Understanding Operational Excellence

Operational excellence is the philosophy of workplace where problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, research, and continuous improvement within an organization take place. It aims to improve performance in all areas, create a safe working environment, and empower employees to do the right things. Operational excellence is a holistic approach that focuses on people, operating assets, and fostering an environment where everyone helps each other.

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