

CMMSradio
CMMSradio
All things CMMS, Computerized Maintenance Management Software, including guidance on CMMS selection and use, best practices, industry experts, system providers, and more. This podcast is for you If you're considering or looking for a CMMS, want to know more about facilities and maintenance management systems, need to improve how you use your current CMMS, need ideas on better user adoption strategies, or are considering making a change to a new CMMS - You know, a lift-and-shift. We'll bring in experts to help guide us along the way. We're here to help you have a successful CMMS journey.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 27min
Legit AI Assistant Inside FlowPath CMMS with Alex Cummings
This AI Assistant is the real deal. Alex Cummings, CEO of FlowPath CMMS, returns to CMMSradio with an update on the release of AI Assistant throughout the platform - top to bottom. We discuss why it matters, who this helps, how it helps, and the legitimate outcomes this AI drives for clients! The best part - It's real and eliminates challenges to ongoing system use while not cutting any corners. It helps FlowPath clients continuously improve in their operational and maintenance maturity.Setup a call/demo: https://www.getflowpath.com/cmmsradio

Mar 2, 2025 • 36min
From Navy to Industry The Role of Experience in Effective Maintenance Leadership with Nathan Wright
We're joined by Nathan WrightCareer: Nathan Wright has over four decades of experience across industries like manufacturing, mining, and heavy equipment, starting with maintenance in the US Navy.Real-World Experience in Leadership: Nathan highlights the importance of hands-on experience in maintenance leadership and how it complements academic knowledge.CMMS and Manufacturing: The episode covers CMMS systems' role in sustainable manufacturing, emphasizing proactive maintenance and proper system implementation.Leadership and Communication: Nathan discusses the critical role of effective communication and leadership in maintenance teams and operational efficiency.Grab a copy of The Wright Leader, Nathan's book, on Amazon and look into Transformational Performance Solutions here: https://tps-solutions.com/

Feb 20, 2025 • 59min
CMMS on Steroids with ASSet Performance Management at its Core
In this episode of CMMSradio, we interview Tacoma Zach, co-founder of MentorAPM, a software company specializing in asset management for utilities. We discuss the origins of MentorAPM, its comprehensive software solution, and its target market. Tacoma highlights the company’s unique approach to asset management and its focus on simplifying asset data collection. The conversation touches on challenges in technology adoption, the role of AI in asset management, and the industry's progress toward Industry 5.0.MentorAPM integrates functionalities such as CMMS, GIS, and asset performance management.The software helps utilities manage and prioritize assets by simplifying data collection and analysis.The importance of understanding clients' needs in both industrial and municipal sectors.The company’s unique ownership model simplifies IT processes for clients.AI’s role in asset management to enhance human expertise, not replace it.Like, comment, and share it - Let's keep the conversation going.Thanks for following and supporting cmmsradio Connect with MentorAPM here: https://mentorapm.com/

Feb 12, 2025 • 44min
Maintenance Matters: Key to Unlocking Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Corey Dickens CMRP SMExpo
Corey Dickens, CMRP - Sr. Solutions Consultant at Brightly Software, a Siemens Company - Took to the Smart Factory Hub stage at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo (co-located with WestPack and MD&M West) In Anaheim, California on February 4, 2025! Tune in for the full presentation!You'll learn about maintenance and how to define it. Sustainability and what that really means. How maintenance, reliability, and best practices of each can literally unlock smart and sustainable manufacturing.Thanks for a great presentation Corey! Thank you to #SMExpo for putting on this event and inviting @cmmsradio to grab some content for everyone to see some of the event in action.

Feb 10, 2025 • 48min
A Real Talk with Joe Anderson about Maintenance Effectiveness and All the SMOKE on CMMSradio
Come for ALL the SMOKE! Joe Anderson, of ReliabilityX, pulls no punches when knocking down random questions about maintenance, reliability, and beyond! Zero preparation and knocks it out of the park CMMSradio style!!Way too much gold in this one to list anything!! Get your dose of SMOKE right now.Get in here and watch/listen and share your thoughts, agree/disagree, and let's keep the discussion going!!Visit https://reliabilityx.com/

Feb 5, 2025 • 42min
Is Industry 5.0 Just Industry 4.0? CMMS, AI, and Digital Transformation with Jeff Winter
Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, discusses the role of digital transformation in Industry 4.0, emphasizing its importance for long-term success. He explains that digital transformation varies across industries and companies, with timelines and priorities influenced by factors like size and strategic goals.
Winter highlights the importance of a phased, strategic approach and the integration of systems, including CMMS, to enhance efficiency. He also addresses the influence of maintenance maturity on technology adoption and shares insights on Industry 5.0 and AI in maintenance.
A HUGE thank you to Jeff for joining to record this insightful episode!!
The episode is loaded with gold.
Digital transformation’s importance for long-term success and varying approaches across industries
Phased approach and system integration for optimal results in digital transformation
The role of CMMS in enhancing efficiency and decision-making through integration with other systems
Maintenance maturity levels and their impact on technology adoption and effectiveness
The role of AI in maintenance, requiring strong data and human oversight for effective use
We referenced an estimated 70% failure rate of 4.0 initiatives. Here's an article for that: https://zaptic.com/has-industry-4-0-failed
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Connect with Jeff Winter: https://www.jeffwinterinsights.com/

Feb 2, 2025 • 38min
Effective CMMS Adoption using Strategies Visuals and Starting Small with Cameron Wight
Cameron Wight, a reliability engineer, discusses the practicalities of CMMS implementation on CMMSradio, stressing the need for simplicity, effective organization, and procedural approaches to reduce anxiety and improve work quality. He emphasizes that CMMS is a tool whose success hinges on strong people and processes.
Importance of simplicity and starting small
The role of visuals (photos, videos)
Balancing work order detail
Strategies for improving CMMS adoption
Best practices for vendor selection
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Jan 29, 2025 • 26min
Explore the Trades is Bridging the Gap to Skilled Trades Careers for our Youth
Explore the Trades is Bridging the Gap to Skilled Trades Careers for our Youth!! Meet Kate Cinnamo of Explore The Trades!!
They're efforts to engage students, educators, and families resonates but we need to keep getting the word out. Through tools like poster programs and skills labs, Explore the Trades promotes trades education, offering free resources to schools and providing hands-on equipment and curriculum.
🤘 Explore the Trades’ mission!
🤘 Free poster program for schools!
🤘 Skills lab program in partnership with Ferguson!
🤘 Collaboration with SkillCat!
🤘 Efforts to change perceptions of trades work!
Thank you, Kate, for a fun and inspiring conversation!!
Explore The Trades and Support: https://lnkd.in/dqbZ3H3
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Jan 28, 2025 • 29min
Building Trust and Excellence in Commercial Food Equipment Services with Rich Malachy
Rich Malachy, CEO of Malachy Cares, discusses leadership in the commercial food equipment service industry. He emphasizes the importance of maintenance, transparency, and employee well-being, while highlighting the use of technology like XOi software to build trust. Malachy also shares his journey from fieldwork to CEO, the impact of content creation on business, and the growing interest in skilled trades.
Key Topics:
Importance of maintenance and a culture of excellence
Use of XOi software to enhance transparency and trust
Emphasis on employee well-being and work-life balance
Malachy’s career journey and leadership evolution
Rising interest in skilled trades and technician training
Thanks for following and supporting CMMSradio!
Visit Malachy Cares: https://malachycares.com/

Jan 21, 2025 • 56min
Scaling Success in CMMS How John Sterling Mastered Market Entry Team Building and Sales Excellence
In this podcast episode, John Sterling, a seasoned entrepreneur in the CMMS and technology industries, shares his entrepreneurial journey starting with his beginnings in small business as a high schooler, his early career in Silicon Valley, and his acquisition of DataStream, a small software company (that became a $100M company).
He emphasizes the importance of gaining market entry, even at a low price, which helped him secure significant clients later. We explore the challenges of transitioning from small to large businesses, managing different budget sizes, and the complexity of scaling a company.
Main Topics:
Entrepreneurship Journey: From small businesses to large-scale companies.
Strategic Pricing and Market Entry: Using low pricing to gain entry and attract large clients.
Challenges in Scaling Businesses: Managing transitions from small to large companies.
Bold Strategies for Success: Taking risks like pursuing IPOs and international acquisitions.
Building and Managing Teams: Recruiting, nurturing sales talent, and maintaining company culture.
Thank you, John, for joining #CMMSradio to talk all things CMMS and beyond!!