Maintenance Mavericks Podcast
S5 E8: Supply Chain Demands w/ Jim Fleming
Mar 20, 2023
Jim Fleming, a senior faculty member at the Institute for Supply Management and co-chairman of ISM Data and Analytics Committee and ISM Technology Committee, discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on supply chain demands and manufacturing in the US. He also explores the implementation of preventative maintenance, the effects of COVID-19 on the supply chain, geopolitical tensions, the future of supply chain management, and challenges in the industry.
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Quick takeaways
- Implementing a preventative maintenance system can significantly increase manufacturing availability in a global high-volume manufacturing environment.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of supply chain as a strategic focus area and the need for robust risk management plans to ensure continuity of supply.
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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance in Manufacturing
Jim Fleming shares his experience at Intel, where he implemented a preventative maintenance system for their global manufacturing facilities, resulting in a 20% increase in manufacturing availability. This highlights the importance of treating a global high-volume manufacturing environment differently and addressing process capability and equipment availability. By focusing on preventative maintenance, companies can improve output and align it with the planned numbers.
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