MTTF vs MTBF vs MTTR: Key Failure Metrics Explained
The Role of MTBF, MTTF, and MTTR in Maintenance Performance Metrics Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Failure (MTTF), and Mean Time [...]
Maintenance Emergency Scenarios and How To Avoid Them
What Is Emergency Maintenance? Emergency maintenance is urgent repair work required when equipment unexpectedly fails and poses an immediate risk to safety or operations. [...]
6 Effective Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Tips
What is Maintenance Planning? Maintenance planning is the process of determining what maintenance work needs to be done and how it should be carried [...]
What Is Criticality Analysis? Use Cases & Examples
What is Criticality Analysis? Criticality analysis is a systematic approach to evaluate and prioritize assets based on the severity and likelihood of potential failures. [...]
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Explained
Learn about maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), a strategy for managing critical assets to maximize their lifespans and productivity.Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) refers [...]
What is MRO? Maintenance, Repair, Operations – A Full Guide
Successful manufacturing companies must implement a proper maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) strategy to ensure its facilities are operating smoothly. This article will discuss [...]
Pencil Whip: The Dangers of Signing Off Work Without Checks
What Is Pencil Whip? Pencil whip means hastily signing off on work orders or other tasks that have not been properly completed. This can increase your [...]
The PFMEA Method and How To Prevent System Failures
What Is Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)? Process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) is an essential tool in industries where process reliability [...]
What’s the Difference Between EAM and CMMS?
Three types of maintenance software dominate the asset management software market: computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software, enterprise asset management (EAM) software, [...]
DFMEA or PFMEA? The Differences and Benefits Explained
Identifying the failure modes of processes, designs, and assets is a critical part of continuous improvement for manufacturers. Completing a failure mode and effect [...]