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Breakdown Maintenance | What is Breakdown Maintenance?

Breakdown maintenance is maintenance performed on a piece of equipment that has broken down, faulted,...

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Maintenance

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Explained

Some companies refer to MRO as maintenance, repair, and operations. In either case, MRO represents...

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Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance Definition and Techniques

Predictive maintenance is a type of condition-based maintenance that monitors the condition of assets through...

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Facility Management

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Manufacturing & Plants

Facility Management

Maintenance

Manufacturing & Plants

4 Ways to improve productivity for maintenance teams

In most cases, poor productivity is the result of subpar planning practices. Start by improving...

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Reliability

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Explained

Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) is a maintenance strategy that involves using the most optimal methods...

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Preventative Maintenance

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Preventative Maintenance

Reliability Centered Maintenance Explained & How to Successfully Perform RCM

Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) is a maintenance strategy that involves using the most optimal methods...

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Maintenance

What is prescriptive maintenance

Prescriptive maintenance collects and analyzes data on an equipment’s condition and makes specialized recommendations to...

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Operations

What Is a Maintenance Excellence Index?

The Maintenance Excellence Index—or MEI—is a method for measuring the overall success of a maintenance...

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Maintenance

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance

Reliability

Manufacturing & Plants

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Preventative Maintenance

Common Causes of Equipment Failure

The key to minimizing equipment failures is to understand common causes and to mitigate them...

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Operations

What Does an Operations Manager Do? Skills, Responsibilities & More | UpKeep

Operations managers are crucial to an organization's success. Learn about the role, including vital skills,...

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6 Interesting Facts About Equipment Failure

When it comes to equipment failure, there are a few interesting trends that we see....

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Asset Managment

What are the 8 kinds of waste in Lean Six Sigma?

All continuous improvement programs and computerized maintenance systems strive for the common goal of reducing...

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Maintenance

What are some common oil analysis tests?

Some of the most common oil analysis tests include viscosity tests, particle counting, Karl Fischer...

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Manufacturing & Plants

What is an Engineering Change Request (ECR) in Manufacturing?

An engineering change request (ECR) is a suggestion submitted to management to solve a problem...

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Facility Management

Preventative Maintenance

What is the difference between CAFM and CMMS?

The difference between computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software and CMMS software has to do with...

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Maintenance

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Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

What's the History of the PLC?

A PLC is a piece of equipment designed to control a computer system in an...

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Preventative Maintenance

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Farming & Agriculture

Preventative Maintenance

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Farming & Agriculture

What Is Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)?

An HACCP program is a preventive, systematic effort to manage food safety and quality control.

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Preventative Maintenance

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Property Management

Preventative Maintenance

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Property Management

Should you perform HVAC preventive maintenance?

In general, preventive equipment maintenance is a good idea for buildings and facilities - catching...

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Manufacturing & Plants

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Hospitality

Manufacturing & Plants

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Hospitality

What are the different types of pumping systems in hydraulics?

The different types of pumping systems in hydraulics include gear, piston, vane, clutch, and dump...

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Restaurants

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Restaurants

Maintenance

How to Set Up a Monthly Cleaning Schedule for Your Bar or Restaurant

Restaurant staff must work hard to ensure food and drink is served in a clean...

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Compare Different Types of Maintenance

Compare preventive, predictive, condition-based, planned, scheduled, and other types of maintenance side by side.

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Schools & Higher Education

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Schools & Higher Education

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What are the most common use cases for sensors and IoT for facilities management in schools and education?

The most common use cases for sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) technology in schools...

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Preventative Maintenance

What are common preventive maintenance schedules and checklists for fans?

Common preventive maintenance for fans includes cleaning blades, lubricating parts, checking vibration, and inspecting bearings.

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Preventative Maintenance

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Energy Utilities

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Energy Utilities

What are common preventive maintenance schedules and checklists for chillers?

Common preventive maintenance for chillers typically involves cleaning, monitoring temperature and pressure, and general system...

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Preventative Maintenance

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What are common preventive maintenance schedules and checklists for an air handler?

Common preventive maintenance tasks for air handlers includes making sure filters and coils are clean...

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Property Management

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Property Management

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What are the most common use cases for IoT and sensors in property management?

The most common use cases fo IoT and sensors within property management monitor both the...

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Asset Managment

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Gym & Fitness

Facility Management

What are maintenance tasks to perform on indoor cycling bikes?

Maintenance tasks for indoor cycling bikes include daily, weekly and monthly cleaning, inspection, and adjustments...

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Maintenance

Property Management

Gym & Fitness

Maintenance

Property Management

Gym & Fitness

How much does a maintenance technician make per hour?

Entry-level technicians start around $11 per hour with more experienced technicians bringing in more than...

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Manufacturing & Plants

Maintenance

Inventory Management

Manufacturing & Plants

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Inventory Management

What are the most common challenges in order fulfillment?

Order fulfillment can present numerous challenges to businesses, but the most common are inventory management...

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Inventory Management

Maintenance

Inventory Management

Maintenance

What are the best ways to organize your warehouse?

The best ways to organize your warehouse involve wise layout design, management software, and labeling...

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Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance

Manufacturing & Plants

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance

Manufacturing & Plants

Predictive Maintenance Tools and Technology

Predictive maintenance tools offer a wide range of options, but choosing the correct device for...

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