More from Michael Smith (14 articles)

How to Reduce Unplanned and Planned Downtime

How to Reduce Unplanned and Planned Downtime

Learn key strategies to cut downtime, improve MTTR and OEE, and plan maintenance smarter. Discover how condition monitoring drives reliability.

Updated in may 16, 2025

How to Reduce Your Mean Time to Acknowledge (MTTA)

How to Reduce Your Mean Time to Acknowledge (MTTA)

Learn what MTTA is, how to calculate and reduce it, and why it matters more than ever for effective maintenance response in industrial operations.

Updated in may 09, 2025

Types of Inventory Systems and Management [Full Guide]

Types of Inventory Systems and Management [Full Guide]

Learn the main types of inventory systems, management methods, and how to choose the right model to improve inventory control in your operation.

Updated in may 06, 2025

How a CMMS Simplifies Regulatory Compliance Audits

How a CMMS Simplifies Regulatory Compliance Audits

Discover how a CMMS streamlines regulatory audits by automating maintenance records, ensuring SOP compliance, and improving audit readiness.

Updated in may 06, 2025

How CMMS Can Optimize Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

How CMMS Can Optimize Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Learn how a CMMS improves Root Cause Analysis by streamlining data collection, tracking failures, and ensuring corrective actions are fully executed.

Updated in may 01, 2025

5 Causes of Equipment Failure and How To Prevent Them

5 Causes of Equipment Failure and How To Prevent Them

Discover the 5 main causes of equipment failure and learn some practical strategies that can prevent downtime and boost operational efficiency.

Updated in apr 24, 2025

Condition Monitoring: What It Is, Benefits, and How to Apply

Condition Monitoring: What It Is, Benefits, and How to Apply

Learn how condition monitoring works, explore key techniques, and see how it helps prevent failures, reduce costs, and boost industrial reliability.

Updated in apr 16, 2025

Autonomous Maintenance: What Is, Benefits, Steps To Implement

Autonomous Maintenance: What Is, Benefits, Steps To Implement

Explore how autonomous maintenance boosts asset reliability, empowers operators, and enhances plant performance through structured, scalable practices.

Updated in apr 16, 2025