Best Cmms Podcasts (2026)

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From Reactive to Predictive The Path to Near-Zero Equipment Downtime 2:58

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8d ago2:58

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How can predictive maintenance deliver near-zero equipment downtime? In this episode, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex explain why reactive "fix-after-failure" approaches create costly unplanned outages, safety risks, and lost production—and how condition-based predictive strategies using IoT sensors outperform schedule-driven preventive maintenance.…

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Unlocking Efficiency The Role of Mobile Work Order Approvals in Maintenance 3:04

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How can mobile approvals cut maintenance downtime from days to minutes? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explore mobile work order approvals that let technicians submit requests and get supervisor sign-off instantly via smartphones—eliminating paper delays and desktop bottlenecks. Hear real-world examples from manufacturing where instant…

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How to Build a Preventive Maintenance Schedule That Actually Works 2:52

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How do you create a preventive maintenance schedule that truly prevents breakdowns instead of just adding more tasks? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explain how to prioritize critical equipment, set the right maintenance frequencies, and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach by tailoring schedules to asset importance and usage. They also …

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How CAFM Solutions Transform Facility Operations for Maximum Efficiency 3:17

15d ago3:17

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How can CAFM solutions centralize your facility operations and slash unplanned downtime? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explore Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems that bring asset tracking, preventive maintenance, and real-time IoT sensor data into one powerful dashboard. Discover how predictive alerts from equipment lik…

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How to Make Facility Maintenance More Efficient 5 Key Strategies 2:55

18d ago2:55

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How can you make your facility maintenance smarter, faster, and more reliable? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex break down five key strategies: preventive maintenance, IoT-powered predictive maintenance, streamlined spare parts management, mobile maintenance solutions, and continuous improvement with Kaizen and Six Sigma. Learn how CMMS,…

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How Smarter Spare Parts Planning Improves Maintenance Performance 14:28

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Spare parts inventory often gets attention only when something goes wrong. But delayed repairs, extended downtime, and emergency purchases usually point back to one root issue. Poor inventory planning. In this episode, we explore how spare parts inventory management directly impacts maintenance efficiency, asset uptime, and operational costs. You’l…

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Executive Guide to Asset Performance Metrics That Matter 3:46

20d ago3:46

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How do you know if your assets are truly performing at their best? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex break down the most important asset performance metrics—like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and Cost Per Maintenance Hour (CPMH). They explain how IoT sensors and AI tu…

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The New Era of Vibration Monitoring: What Industrial Leaders Need to Know 24:27

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Predictive maintenance has changed more in the last decade than in the previous forty. In this episode of Wrench Factor, host Nick Haase sits down with Ryan Bowman, Chief Revenue Officer at Waites, and David Porter, Director of Reliability Services at Waites, to unpack the state of vibration monitoring today—and why it’s becoming a foundational too…

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How Industrial IoT is Revolutionizing Maintenance Operations and Asset Efficiency 3:27

22d ago3:27

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How can Industrial IoT help you prevent failures before they happen? In this episode, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex explain how connected sensors, real-time data, and AI-driven analytics are reshaping maintenance strategies and asset performance. You’ll hear how factories use IoT to monitor equipment health, predict breakdowns, cut downtime and co…

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Boosting Manufacturing Uptime and Compliance Through Mobile EAM 3:11

24d ago3:11

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How can mobile EAM keep your manufacturing operations running and audit-ready? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explain how mobile Enterprise Asset Management puts real-time asset data, work orders, and issue logging in technicians’ hands on the shop floor and in the field. They discuss how mobile EAM improves uptime through faster respo…

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Choosing the Right EAM in 2026 What Businesses Need to Know 3:35

26d ago3:35

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How do you choose the right Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system in 2026? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explain what businesses should look for—scalability, IoT and AI-powered predictive maintenance, automation of work orders and parts, mobile-friendly access for technicians, and real-time remote monitoring. Learn how the next gen…

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Safety Meets AI: How NVIDIA Is Powering the Next Era of Robotics 30:08

27d ago30:08

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On this episode of The Wrench Factor, guest host Jake Hall (The Manufacturing Millennial) sits down with Chen Su, Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager at NVIDIA, to explore how AI and robotics autonomy are redefining safety on the factory floor. With more than a decade of experience across industrial automation, enterprise software, R&D, and …

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The Importance of Asset Management Software in Modern Business 3:40

28d ago3:40

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How can asset management software transform the way your business handles equipment and maintenance? In this episode of the Cryotos Maintenance Management podcast, host Bruce and expert Alex explain how modern asset management software centralizes asset data, shifts maintenance from reactive to proactive, and boosts productivity across operations. …

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Predictive Maintenance Software: How AI and IoT Are Eliminating Equipment Downtime 6:28

28d ago6:28

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Unplanned downtime is no longer an acceptable risk in the era of Industry 4.0. This episode explores how predictive maintenance software is reshaping asset management across manufacturing, energy, transportation, oil and gas, aviation, and other asset intensive sectors. Listeners will learn how real time IoT data, AI driven analytics, digital twins…

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Reliability Radio EP 348 Jack Ryan - JLL - TRC25 21:57

1M ago21:57

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In a unique twist at The Reliability Conference 2025, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ hand over the microphone to Jack Ryan, a young engineer from JLL. Jack interviews the veteran hosts, exploring how reliability methodologies have evolved through technology while core objectives remain the same. The trio discusses the "Sisyphus" nature of t…

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The IT–Ops Divide: How to Build a Modern Industrial Tech Stack 26:13

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Manufacturers know the tension well: Operations needs modern tools to run efficiently, while IT is tasked with protecting the enterprise, managing risk, and preventing tech-stack sprawl. Sometimes, when those priorities collide, digital transformation stalls. On this episode of Wrench Factor, host Tyler Hufstetler sits down with Blaine Bryant, Chie…

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Why Maintenance Leaders Prefer CMMS Over Corporate ERPs? 3:36

1M ago3:36

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Can an ERP really handle the fast-paced world of maintenance? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex unpack why many maintenance leaders choose a dedicated CMMS over corporate ERP systems for day-to-day operations. They explore how CMMS platforms deliver real-time responsiveness, IoT and condition-based monitoring, technician-friendly mobile i…

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Future-Ready Facilities: How Preventive Maintenance is Transforming Facility Management 6:25

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Facility management has entered a new era. From metro stations to hospitals, every operation now relies on digital systems to keep assets running with zero downtime. This podcast explores how preventive maintenance is reshaping modern facility management through automation, AI, and IoT. We break down the five types of preventive maintenance. discus…

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Behind the Scenes How Real-Time Asset Tracking Keeps Data Centers Running Smoothly 3:04

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How can real-time asset tracking reduce downtime in data centers? In this episode, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex explain how RFID, IoT sensors, and AI work together to monitor equipment health, location, and performance in real time. Learn how integrating live asset data with a CMMS enables proactive maintenance, smarter replacement decisions, low…

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Driving Smarter Facilities: The Role of BIM, IoT, and Digital Twin Models 3:27

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How can you create a live, virtual replica of your facility to predict and prevent problems? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex explore the powerful combination of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Twin Models. Discover how these technologies provide real-time asset monitoring, proactive maintenance…

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Reliability Radio EP 347 Fabrice Brion - I-Care - TRC25 12:28

1M ago12:28

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In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ sit down with Fabrice Brion of I-care at The Reliability Conference to move past the AI hype and focus on actionable solutions. Fabrice argues that for technology to succeed, it must be implemented "bottom-up," solving real problems for the workforce rather than serving as…

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Building What’s Next: Product Strategy for the Industrial Workforce 25:45

2M ago25:45

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Nick Haase sits down with Will Lehrmann, SVP of Product at MaintainX and former Procore Technologies product leader, for a candid conversation about what industrial teams actually need from software today. Drawing from experience across both construction and manufacturing, Will breaks down the challenges he’s hearing from operators, the opportuniti…

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AI Meets IoT Building the Next Generation of Smart Facilities 3:42

2M ago3:42

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What makes a facility truly smart? Join host Bruce and IoT expert Alex as they explore how Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things combine to transform maintenance and operations. Discover how real-time sensor data and AI analytics predict failures, optimize asset performance, and boost operational confidence. Learn practical steps to start …

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Reliability Radio EP 346: THE GLUG: WHY YOU'RE OVERWHELMED - Bryce Steffens - JLL 13:57

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with JLL's Bryce Steffens about the most important asset in the age of AI: People. While many workers are "running scared" that AI will take their jobs, Bryce shares a revolutionary mindset shift: What if you eliminate your own job first? Drawing from his presentatio…

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From Reactive to Predictive: How AI Is Solving Maintenance and Management Issues 3:19

2M ago3:19

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Can artificial intelligence really predict equipment failures before they happen? In this episode, host Bruce and expert Alex break down how AI-driven predictive maintenance is changing the game in industrial facilities. Learn how real-time sensor data and machine learning help forecast breakdowns, reduce downtime, and cut costs—turning maintenance…

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5 Most Important Asset Management Performance Metrics 3:20

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Wondering which asset management metrics truly drive performance? In this episode, Bruce and expert Alex break down the essential indicators every team should track—production efficiency, reliability, repair times, planned vs. reactive maintenance, and asset utilization. Discover how integrating these metrics with CMMS platforms like Cryotos turns …

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Integrating The Future of Field Service Management: Trends and Insights 3:43

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How is technology reshaping field service management? Join host Bruce and expert Alex as they explore how Industry 4.0, IoT, and AI are transforming maintenance from reactive fixes to proactive, data-driven operations. Learn how smart sensors, cloud CMMS, AI analytics, and mobile augmented reality empower technicians and improve uptime. Discover th…

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Reliability Radio EP 345: HIGH STAKES UPTIME Michael Bigelow - Seattle Children's Hospital 11:50

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Michael Bigelow, Systems Engineering, Energy and Water Efficiency lead at Seattle Children's Hospital, to discuss the extreme measures taken to ensure the reliability of critical assets, specifically patient transport elevators. In a facility where vertical transpo…

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Integrating EAM with ERP: The Key to Streamlining Maintenance Operations 3:42

2M ago3:42

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Can integrating asset and business systems really transform industrial maintenance? In this episode, Bruce and expert Alex dive into how connecting Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with ERP platforms streamlines operations—from scheduling and inventory to cost control and automated workflows. Discover real-world results like reduced downtime and m…

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What Manufacturers Are Doing Wrong with Data 25:41

2M ago25:41

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Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, talks with Remus Pop, Partner at Concept Reply, about the current state of digital transformation — and where the biggest shifts are happening on the plant floor. They break down what’s actually shifting on the plant floor as AI becomes more embedded, why maintenance teams are essential to successful digital…

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What are the Risks of Neglecting Preventive Maintenance 3:09

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What happens when preventive maintenance gets ignored? Join host Bruce and maintenance expert Alex as they explore the costly risks of skipping routine upkeep—from unplanned downtime and shortened asset life to safety hazards and poor data quality. Learn how tools like Cryotos CMMS combined with IoT and machine learning help shift teams from reacti…

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Reliability Radio EP 344: IS YOUR HAND CALIBRATED? Matt Vilardebo - JLL 11:57

2M ago11:57

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Join Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Matt Vilardebo from JLL. Drawing on four decades of experience—starting with his father's early work in vibration analysis—Matt discusses the surprising persistence of reactive maintenance. He explores the "million dollar question": Why do maintenance teams still walk …

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Connected Buildings, Smarter Operations: The Future of Facility Maintenance 5:34

2M ago5:34

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The future of facility management is connected — and it’s happening now. In this episode, we explore how IoT-powered smart building solutions are transforming everyday maintenance into a data-driven, predictive, and sustainable operation. We’ll talk about how modern facilities are evolving from static spaces to intelligent ecosystems — where HVAC s…

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How to Create a Facility Maintenance Plan? 2:19

2M ago2:19

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How do you create a maintenance plan that truly improves reliability? In this episode, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex discuss the essentials of an effective facility maintenance plan. Learn how starting with asset inventory and criticality analysis leads to smarter, dynamic scheduling powered by IoT and Cryotos CMMS software. Discover how real-time…

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How Predictive Maintenance is Changing the Landscape of Asset Management? 3:46

2M ago3:46

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What if your machines could warn you before they break? Join host Bruce and expert Alex as they explore how predictive maintenance is revolutionizing asset management using IoT sensors and AI analytics. Learn how real-time data helps maintenance teams forecast failures, optimize resources, reduce costs by up to 30%, and extend asset life. Discover …

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Reliability Radio EP 343: A HUMAN MUST BE IN THE LOOP Bill Kilbey - Waites 12:19

2M ago12:19

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Bill Kilbey, Chief Reliability Officer from Weight Sensor Technology, to discuss the ongoing tension between AI hype and the human element in condition monitoring. Drawing on his background from the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines, Bill emphasizes that sound and vib…

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How AI-Driven CMMS Solutions Can Predict Asset Failures Before They Happen? 3:41

2M ago3:41

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Can AI predict equipment failures before they happen? In this episode, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex dive into how AI-powered Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are revolutionizing maintenance. Discover how real-time sensor data and AI analytics enable predictive maintenance, reducing costly downtime and optimizing workflows. Learn…

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How CMMS Software Streamlines Preventive Maintenance Scheduling? 3:59

2M ago3:59

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Are manual maintenance schedules holding your operations back? In this episode of Cryotos Maintenance Management, host Bruce and IoT expert Alex explore how Computerized Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS)transform preventive maintenance from chaotic manual tracking to automated, adaptive scheduling. Discover how CMMS integrated with IoT sensors h…

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Demystifying Industry 4.0 with Jake Hall 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Industry 4.0, minus the buzzwords. On this episode of #TheWrenchFactor, co-founder Nick Haase sits down with Jake Hall (The Manufacturing Millennial) to demystify what a real digital transformation flywheel looks like, ERP vs. MES vs. data lakes and IoT, and how AI (perception, generative, and agentic) is moving maintenance from reactive to truly p…

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Embracing Innovation: Transforming Manufacturing with AI and Data-Driven Insights 18:55

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Join Nick Haase, Co-Founder of MaintainX, on 'The Wrench Factor' as he hosts Jeff Winter, Vice President of Business Strategy for Critical Manufacturing and an Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation Enthusiast. In this episode, they delve into the latest trends in IoT, AI, and Maintenance 4.0. Learn about the evolution of maintenance from preventati…

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Elevate Your Asset Efficiency with EAM Software 4:03

3M ago4:03

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What if your assets could tell you when they need maintenance — before they break down? In this episode of the Cryotos Maintenance Management Podcast, host Bruce talks with Alex, an expert in maintenance management and IoT, about how Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software is transforming industrial operations. Discover how IoT and AI technologi…

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Reliability Radio EP 342: THE AI EASY BUTTON MYTH Candi Robison - Ultimo 10:16

3M ago10:16

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Candi Robinson from IFS Ultimo to confront the biggest misconception in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM): that AI is an "easy button" that will magically fix every operational problem. With two decades of EAM experience, Candi argues that technology cannot solve a…

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Reliability Radio EP 341: THE 70% FAILURE TRAP Allen Rienstra - SDT Ultrasound 15:10

3M ago15:10

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ welcome Allen Rienstra from SDT Ultrasound Solutions to discuss the biggest mistake companies make after purchasing new technology: undervaluing training. Allen reveals that the failure rate for new monitoring programs that neglect continuous, hands-on training aligns perf…

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Why Asset Management Should Be at the Core of Your Business Strategy? 4:40

3M ago4:40

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Is asset management just a maintenance function—or the foundation of a winning business strategy? In this episode, host Bruce sits down with Alex, a maintenance and IoT expert, to explore how smart asset management drives productivity, cost savings, and sustainability. They discuss how IoT, AI, and predictive insights are helping businesses move fr…

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Reliability Radio EP 340: THE VIBRATION LIE - Robert Skeirik 16:03

3M ago16:03

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ (JLL) welcome Robert Skeirik from i-care, the largest independent vibration service company globally, to discuss the limitations of traditional monitoring and the future of Maximo Predict. Robert reveals the critical flaw in using a single "overall" vibration number, expla…

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How to Optimize Asset Lifecycle Management Using EAM Software? 3:50

3M ago3:50

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Ever wondered how to extend asset life while cutting unexpected maintenance costs? In this episode, host Bruce talks with Alex, a maintenance and IoT expert, about Asset Lifecycle Management and how Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software can help. Learn how IoT sensors and AI-driven insights enable proactive, predictive maintenance to reduce do…

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Reliability Radio EP 339: THE 'MUST TO DUST' SECRET, Jon Mortensen - IFS 15:19

3M ago15:19

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Jonathan and Brendon welcome Jon Mortensen from IFS on Reliability Radio for a discussion that defines the future of enterprise asset management. Jon reveals IFS's commitment to the full Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) journey, which they call the "Must to Dust" cycle. The key focus is on solving the universal problem of capital constraint. Learn …

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Reliability Radio EP 338: 2.5 YEARS TO BLACK BELT, Sheldon Roper – JLL 7:57

3M ago7:57

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Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they speak with Sheldon Roper, a CRL Black Belt and Reliability Engineer at JLL. Sheldon shares his unique career path from working on offshore rigs to becoming a reliability engineer and achieving his Black Belt in a remarkably short two and a half years. This conversation demystifies t…

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The Impact of IoT Sensors and AI on Asset Maintenance 5:45

3M ago5:45

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What if you could stop equipment failures before they happen? In this episode of Cryotos Maintenance Management, host Bruce welcomes IoT and AI specialist Alex to reveal how real-time sensor data and machine learning models enable true predictive maintenance. Discover how to analyze vibration, temperature, and pressure readings to forecast issues, …

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Reliability Radio EP 337: THE AI THAT CAME FROM SUBMARINES, Jeremy Frank KCF 12:22

3M ago12:22

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Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies. Jeremy shares his company's fascinating journey, which began 25 years ago with niche, high-tech work for the Department of Defense on applications for submarines and helicopters. He explains how KCF successfully transitioned this "exoti…