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A Voice for the Skilled Trades and the Journey into Manufacturing!New episode - Warning, there's some summer fun noise in the background.In this episode, we sit down with Darryl Gratrix, Production Manager at Molded Precision Components (MPC) and a passionate advocate for skilled trades.From a geography degree to tool and die making, Darryl's unconventional journey through stamping, molding, and management gives him a rare perspective across the manufacturing floor. His story is about more than machines—it's about culture, communication, and lifting up the trades that power industry.🛠️ Key Highlights:Bridging the gap between tool rooms and production with real-world experienceHow internal customers and shared goals shape stronger teamsUsing custom-built tech (like MPC’s internal portal) to align with company culturePromoting the skilled trades through tours, outreach, and straight talkDarryl doesn’t just manage production—he helps lead the conversation about what manufacturing careers really offer.🎧 Listen now and hear why the next generation of skilled trades needs more voices like his.

Bryan Bieschke returns to CMMSradio, reflecting on the panel at Reliable Plant and digging into the art of truly understanding clients. They spotlight the gap between buzzwords and real-world practices—especially when it comes to asking better questions, clarifying terminology, and integrating CMMS purposefully within well-defined maintenance roles.Key TakeawaysActionable insights over buzzwordsCuriosity beats assumptionsLanguage mattersRole clarity promotes ownershipListening isn’t passiveReal CMMS use relies on team cohesionNow go do the work!Thanks for listening, following, and supporting CMMSradio

In this episode, CMMSradio interviews Alex Bolan from Digital Thinker Incorporated, who also supports Streamline Conferences. We explore a bold perspective on Asset Performance Management (APM), advocating for immediate operational excellence without waiting for so-called "maturity." Alex challenges traditional thinking in maintenance strategy and emphasizes cultural alignment, asset prioritization, and early action as keys to success in APM.Bullet Points:Don’t wait for maturity—start APM nowChallenge consulting mindsets that delay progressFocus on critical assets and maximizing return on asset (ROA)Importance of asking “why” before proposing solutionsCulture and alignment matter more than tech maturity

This episode of CMMSradio features Drew Troyer of Bootleg Advisors, a seasoned reliability leader with over 36 years of experience. Drew and Greg Christensen dive into topics like Reliability Driven Innovation, the evolution of asset management, and the importance of reimagining maintenance and reliability as value-driven disciplines. The episode previews Drew’s upcoming keynote at the Mainstream UK Summit, where he challenges the traditional view of asset management as a cost center.Key Takeaways:Drew's decades-long career in asset management and reliability.Asset management as a value center, not just a cost sink.The importance of standardization, job planning, and the FLAB framework FLAB: Fasteners, Lubrication, Alignment, BalanceDrew's Mainstream UK Summit keynote on transforming reliability culture and improving data-driven decision-making.Attend the Mainstream UK Summit: https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/homeJoin the Mainstream Community: https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/Bootleg Advisors: https://bootleg.life/

Brandon Cummings of #Flowpath joins CMMSradio to explore the company’s deliberate and thoughtful approach to AI in maintenance. Over 12–16 months, Flowpath developed intelligent, reliable AI assistants to automate work order creation, analysis, and alerts—carefully avoiding AI drift and hallucinations. The result is a practical, verifiable solution already in the hands of users, with future expansions planned for asset lifecycle management.🤖 Key Points:Flowpath spent over a year developing AI that prioritizes real-world problem solving.AI Assistant allows users to interact naturally—via text, images, and voice.A three-agent automation package addresses work order creation, monitoring, and alerting.Flowpath’s approach is grounded in control, transparency, and trust—avoiding AI hallucinations.Sign up for a demo here: https://www.getflowpath.com/cmmsradio

🚨 $150M Round and a Bold Leap Forward for MaintainX 🚨Here's a fresh episode of #CMMSradio with Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, and it’s a big one.💰 $150M in new funding📈 $2.5B valuation🤖 Full throttle on AI-powered maintenance & asset managementNick breaks down how MaintainX is going beyond buzzwords to deliver real results—focusing AI on Asset Intelligence (machine health) and Work Intelligence (empowering humans). We dig into:✅ Why capturing tribal knowledge is critical✅ How to overcome resistance to change✅ What it takes to do more with less in the skilled labor crisis✅ And why leadership needs to walk the floor—literally🎧 Listen in or watch to see how they’re helping frontline teams win with better tools, smarter data, and bold moves

The Mainstream UK Summit is coming to Birmingham, England!This episode features Steve Morris of the Mainstream Community, discussing the power of community learning, practical problem-solving, and a human-centric approach to maintenance and reliability. With the upcoming Mainstream UK Summit as a backdrop, the conversation emphasizes the importance of reimagining maintenance and reliability by focusing on people, shared knowledge, and core fundamentals.Mainstream Community supports professionals through learning, advisory boards, and summits.The UK Summit (Oct 21, 2025, in Birmingham) centers on reimagining maintenance and reliability.A people-first mindset—technology is a tool, not the focus.Human-Centered Maintenance is The Mainstream ApproachCommunity learning and peer knowledge-sharing are key to solving real industry challenges.Get Tickets: https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/tickets

What happens when you mix nearly five decades of maintenance experience with a sharp sense of humor and a passion for teaching? You get Joel Levitt—trainer, author, board member at Reliable, and the mind behind the comic book series “CMMS: Friend or Foe.”In this episode of CMMSradio, we sit down with Joel to ask the real questions:Why does CMMS still frustrate so many teams? Why do vendors overcomplicate simple problems? And what can we learn from a real-deal pro with 50 years in the industry?Tune in and find out.🛠️ CMMS isn’t just about software—it’s about people, processes, and how data actually gets used on the shop floor.📚 Joel’s comics are a fresh way to capture decades of lessons—and keep them alive for the next generation.⚠️ We also get into the promises (and perils) of AI in maintenance, and what we risk when we lose sight of the fundamentals.Key points from the episode:Humor helps address serious maintenance challenges.CMMS struggles with data quality, interpretation, and trust.Standardization resistance still holds many teams back.AI may accelerate problems if fundamentals aren’t in place.Storytelling tools like comics can improve knowledge retention.🎧 Listen now and hear why Joel says, "The more things change in maintenance, the more they stay the same."Connect with Joel and Springfield Resources here: https://www.maintenancetraining.com/Find and buy all if his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IU2Q9Y

Alex Bolan sits down with CMMSradio to wrap up the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC. Alex and the team at Digital Thinker, Inc, are already preparing for Streamline 2026! Be there!This event, focused on community, delivers at every level. It is not a selling event - it is all about adding value in asset management, maintenance management, and related. Wait until you see what we do in 2026 at StrEAMline Conferences!See you at Streamline Conferences 2026 where we will "Speak for the Assets!https://streamlineconferences.com/

Awesome clips from CMMSradio Correspondent Katie Sanders at Reliable Plant 2025! She's a Dynamo!Hear from Adrian Messer (SDT), Jon Fazenbaker (WCI), Shon Isenhour (Eruditio), and Dylan (Waites)!Stay tuned for more awesome content on CMMSradio from Katie and all of our guests!