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This CMMSradio episode features Tony Demakis, the host of the Manufacturing Alliance podcast and a representative of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales. We dive into Tony's journey from reluctant involvement in his father's 46-year-old company to becoming a leader who emphasizes employee empowerment and open communication. Key Topics:Empowering employees, open communication, and problem-solving.Importance of preventative maintenance in the plastic injection industry.Engaging youth in skilled trades and the value of hands-on learning.Work-life balance and fostering meaningful connections in the workplace.Subscribe for more episodes and updates. Share this with your network. Load in some comments!! Thank you, Tony, for joining to record this episode!!https://alliancelasersales.com/

Inspired by a recent post, called Embrace the Fakeness, we're joined by Dan Anderson of ReliabilityX to talk about the realities of software, like CMMS and EAM, and how magic silver bullets are the stuff of fantasy worth avoiding! Dan really gets it and we're honored to get his unabashed insights on how to add value in the maintenance and reliability space for clients in need!!Connect with ReliabilityX here: https://reliabilityx.com/

A special mini episode featuring Katie Sanders of #upkeep chopping it up about Women in Manufacturing as a part of celebrating Women in Construction this week!Thank you for an awesome visit, Katie!! Keep up the great work and we're all here to support #WiM!! 🤘🤘🤘 Subscribe for more episodes, content, and musings! 🤘🤘🤘

A moment from the Burg!! This happened following an epic site visit just ahead of an AWESOME #HLM dinner loaded with heavy-hitters!!We caught up with Bryan Bieschke, CMRP of UpKeep in Spartanburg, South Carolina to cut through the noise surrounding CMMS, digital transformation, and supposed industry "best practices." 🤘 Digital transformation is NOT a silver bullet!🤘 Choose effective over random changes!🤘 Experience matters - Do the work!🤘 Work with real pros that get it!Thank you Katie Sanders for helping us film this clip!! 🤘 Shout out to Robert (Bob) Latino, Prelical Solutions, LLC. and George Williams, Anjelica Williams, Dan Anderson CMRP of ReliabilityX!Connect with UpKeep here: https://upkeep.com/cmmsradio/

Recorded at the 2025 Streamline Asset Management Conference in Grenville, SC! Floor walks and booth visits with sound-bites! Subscribe for all the content!! Thank you to the sponsors that make this AMAZING event possible. ReliabilityX got us there and setup an awesome rig for our episode recordings (coming soon)! This year's theme is community and the DigitalThinker, Inc team knocked it out of the park. Thank you to the attendees - We're sure you learned a lot. See you all in 2026!! Load in some comments and look for your company name below!! Follow for all of the event episodes, brought to you in collaboration with  @ReliabilityX  and  @digitalthinkerinc9340 , coming soon!!

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

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/

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/

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.

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/