How Yara's Maintenance Became a Reference for Efficiency and Profitability

Yara is the largest fertilizer manufacturer in the world – they have sales in 140 countries across the globe with over 200 warehouses, blending units, and bagging facilities in 60 of those countries. They pioneered the use of nitrogen-based systems in the industry, and continue to lead innovation in the crop nutrition sector. With production sites on six continents, Yara quickly realized they were indispensable. After all, they’re responsible for fertilizing around 80% of the food chai

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Sensitive Inspection Routes: Optimizing Industrial Maintenance

One of the most widely used maintenance techniques, sensitive inspection routes consist of using the human senses to assess equipment and component condition. Sensitive inspection relies fully on the inspector’s expertise, and through it, it’s possible to identify a series of faults and serious problems in machines and processes. By hearing, it’s possible to identify irregular noises such as knocking, rattling, and dragging sounds, indicating overloads, loose parts, and excess

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