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NEW EPISODE - Talking CMMS with Industrial Manufacturing Strategist Technologist and Evangelist Paul Lachance 👇👇 Please like, comment, follow, share, and keep listening to CMMSradio!! Visit https://cmmsradio.com/affiliates In this episode, Paul Lachance, an industry veteran, takes us on a journey through the evolution of CMMS solutions. From the early days of Bigfoot to insights into the dynamics of startup culture and the critical importance of customer-centricity, to reflections on the ever-changing landscape of the #CMMS market. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of transformation and success in the world of maintenance management. Thank you, Paul, for joining Greg to record this episode on CMMSradio! It was an honor to have you on to share your journey story, insights, and observations about the CMMS space as a whole. Startup vs. Enterprise Dynamics: Paul discusses the distinctions between startup and enterprise environments in the CMMS space, emphasizing the entrepreneurial spirit and challenges faced during the startup phase. Smartware Group's Journey: The narrative follows the evolution from Bigfoot to Smartware Group, exploring the introduction of cloud technology and the strategic decision to extend CMMS applications beyond industrial settings. Acquisition and Transformation: Software Equity Group's role in Smartware Group's acquisition by Dude Solutions is highlighted, shedding light on the subsequent transformation of Bigfoot into Asset Essentials and its expansion into government and education sectors. Customer-Centric Philosophy: The importance of treating customers and employees well, coupled with robust support and services, is emphasized as a key factor in the success and sustainability of CMMS solutions. Reflections on the CMMS Market and Future Trends: Paul shares insights on the saturated CMMS market, the cyclical nature of the industry, and anticipates future trends, particularly in Industry 4.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, and the evolving landscape of CMMS solutions. Please like, comment, follow, share, and keep listening to CMMSradio!! https://cmmsradio.com/

New Episode - Just in time for Veteran's Day!! Thank you, ALL VETERANS, for your service, sacrifice, and patriotism!!! Maintenance Sea Stories has a boatload of insights, learnings, and anecdotes with Howard W Penrose, PhD, CMRP of MotorDocLLC and Bryan Bieschke, CMRP of Align Machine Company sharing their Sea Dog stories and anecdotes, with CMMSradio host Greg Christensen, from their maintenance experiences in the US Navy. Some hilarious moments happen in this one!! We are honored to have these two maintenance and reliability heavy hitters join us to share these incredible stories. Be sure to thank a #Veteran, buy them a coffee, shake their hand when you're out and about your community today and tomorrow (always, in fact)!!! They all have incredible stories and sign the dotted line to make the ultimate sacrifice. Way too much to list (it's 85 minutes) - Keep an eye or an ear out for... Puddle Pirates Bilge Juice Criticality Discipline Broken bones Power Lifting (yes, Power Lifting) and much more... There are some pics from that past in a few spots and you might just hear about, or even see, a Harrier Jet making a delivery. Thank you, ALL VETERANS, for your service, sacrifice, and patriotism!!! #veteransday #usmilitary #neverforget #honor #america #usnavy #usmarines #usarmy #usairforce #uscoastguard #maintenancemanagement #CMMS #CMRP #WorkOrders #reliabilitycenteredmaintenance #Seadogs #militaryveteran #thankyouforyourservice #America

From Reliable Plant Conference 2023 - (Audio with Graphic) A great discussion with Dr. John Ross, CMRP of Maintenance Innovators, talking about the conference, the workshops, maintenance, CMMS and more. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts about this episode.

LimbleCMMS soundbite from our booth visit at the Reliable Plant Conference. Meet Tyler Holtby, Tanner Arnold, Katie Sullivan, and Kenny Dutton. See you all at the Reliable Plant Conference in Chicago in June of 2024.

This sound bite is from the AssetWatch booth at the Reliable Plant Conference 2023 in Orlando with Michael Bernhard so you can get to know a bit about AssetWatch and what Michael likes most about the Reliable Plant Conference. BTW RP2024 happens in June in Chicago!! Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition 2023 AssetWatch: Join the Proactive Maintenance Movement | Detect, Resolve, Report, and Learn with AssetWatch

Attending the SMRP Conference 10/16 - 10/19/2023?Several workshops and booth visits to consider...Noria Corporation booth 121ReliabilityX booth 122 - George Williams, Joe Anderson, Ramesh GulatiUpKeep booth 406 - Bryan Bieschke, CMRPEruditio booth 500 - Katie Sanders, William Sloan, Shon Isenhour, CMRPLubePM booth 507 - Travis Richardson ( MLT II, MLA III)Brightly booth 605 - Corey Dickens, CMRP AssetWatch® booth 600 - Michael J. Bernhard IIILimble CMMS booth 223SPM Instrument booth 404 - Matthew Knuth, CMRTRDI Technologies Inc. booth 127 - Cory BurnsTotal Resource Management booth 518 - John Q. Toddand everyone else!!! Want to become a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional? Here's a great self-paced course that we recommend for your preparation toward the #CMRP exam. It's taught by the BEST in the Business!! Use Discount Code: CMMSradio to save $99 and register here: https://reliabilityxclassroom.thinkific.com/courses/Maintenance-ReliabilityBestPractices?ref=d46131 Have a bad boss? There's revolutionary program, How to Deal with an A**hole Boss. Master the art of navigating difficult workplace dynamics and reclaim your professional happiness with this program "How to Deal with an Asshole Boss." Take control today! Use code: CMMSradio to get $50 off! https://www.howtodealboss.com/howtodealwithanassholeboss

Here's another series of soundbites from the Reliable Plant Conference 2023 in Orlando. We get to hear from Katie Sanders, Account Executive, with Eruditio talking about her favorite things about the RP conference. We also get to listen in on parts of Shon Isenhour's presentation on Mountain Man Wisdom. You can reach Eruditio at https://www.eruditio.com/ to learn more about their services or to get in touch for a consultation. Anyone on the team can assist you. Thank you to Noria Corporation for putting on this great event. The Reliable Plant Conference and Expo happens in Chicago in June 2024. https://conference.reliableplant.com/ More sound bites and interview from RP2023 coming soon!

Unlocking Maintenance Success: From CMMS Mastery to Industry 4.0 Innovation! Join us for a dynamic CMMSradio conversation with Joe Anderson, COO of ReliabilityX, as we delve into the world of CMMS challenges, cultural change, and navigating the evolving landscapes of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Discover the secrets to mastering CMMS, fostering a proactive maintenance culture, and embracing the power of learning from mistakes. Tune in and incorporate these insight into your maintenance strategy! Selecting and utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) present challenges due to varying industry needs, work types, and organizational sizes. • Alignment of CMMS with an organization's maturity level, needs, and goals is crucial. • Common issues include data overload and a lack of discipline in data input. • Proper planning and distinguishing necessities from nice-to-haves are important in CMMS implementation. • Changing systems should not substitute for enforcing accountability within an organization. • Cultural change and behavioral adoption challenges are discussed in CMMS implementation. • Employees should understand the value of the system for improvement, not surveillance. • Training and addressing employee concerns during implementation are essential. • Maintenance is not solely about turning wrenches; proactive practices and asset health monitoring are key. Connect with Joe Anderson: Joseph.Anderson@reliabilityx.com ReliabilityX: https://reliabilityx.com/ Tune in to Practical Reliability: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practical-reliability Inquire: Ask@ReliabilityX.com or call 1--877-RLBLTYX

This episode features Corey Dickens, CMRP sharing his background that links together his military background, transitioning into manufacturing, deploying a CMMS for the first time, to now being a CMMS solutions consultant at Brightly and the many lessons learned along the way. His insights and approach to decision making are both refreshing and actionable regardless of where you're at on your CMMS journey. Thank you, Corey, for joining Greg Christensen on CMMSradio to discuss your journey and to help others on their CMMS journey! We covered a lot in this discussion including: 🔥 The importance of asking questions and learning from mistakes. 🔥Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 🔥Traditional OEE and TEEP (Total Equipment Effectiveness Performance). 🔥How to use the OODA loop, a decision-making framework. 🔥The risk and impact of losing tribal knowledge. 🔥Get multiple internal champions early in your CMMS selection process. There's much more in the episode but this gets you an idea of the topics discussed. Thanks for tuning in and please like, follow, and share this episode and continue to follow CMMSradio!

A brief interview with Doug Hauser of WM on his experience at Reliable Plant 2023, in ORlando Florida, as a qualified end user program attendee with some video footage of the Boston Dynamics robot dog called "Spot."