Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast Linking PM Optimization to Safety and Operational Excellence
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Oct 16, 2025 Brian Hronchek, a principal trainer and consultant for Eruditio, shares insights on PM optimization in manufacturing. He discusses how this optimization is crucial for boosting reliability and safety in operations. Brian highlights a remarkable case where a company slashed inspection points from 1,800 to 300, significantly improving performance. He emphasizes the link between effective maintenance practices and reduced injury risk, illustrating that fewer machine touches lead to safer work environments. Training and strategic planning emerge as key factors in enhancing overall operational excellence.
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PM Optimization Is Rising Priority
- PM optimization remains a growing priority because it delivers short-term, measurable reliability results that companies need now.
- Organizations are increasingly pausing other initiatives to focus resources on PM optimization for quick wins.
From 1,800 To 300 Inspection Points
- One customer reduced an asset's 1,800 inspection points to 300 and polished the remaining checks for effectiveness.
- This change cut downtime and restored production targets after months of underperformance.
Choose Inspection Methods To Fit Business
- Match inspection methods to business needs by choosing techniques that allow inspections during run time when necessary.
- Weigh available money, time, people, and technologies before selecting the best inspection approach.
