Weathering Commodity Fluctuations in Mining
A more effective way to manage the volatility in resource-based industries is through the strategic application of reliability principles and tools.
September 10, 2024
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A more effective way to manage the volatility in resource-based industries is through the strategic application of reliability principles and tools.
By actively managing your inventory, you can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and better prepare for future uncertainties.
With persistence, discipline, and adherence to the right plan, operations can enter a state of flow, often referred to as operational excellence. This is where the true rewards are felt—Reliable, Cost-Effective, Safe Operations.
Many companies confuse maintenance with reliability and struggle to get started—leading to chaos and missed opportunity.
Backlog is a maintenance metric that indicates how many weeks it would take to complete all known work with the current resources. Some organizations may
In a recent post, we suggested that with modern maintenance & reliability management, it’s more insightful to focus on backlog trends rather than the traditional
The rapid growth of AI is nothing short of revolutionary, marking a new era in how we operate as a society—much like the internet and
To truly prevent recurring issues and create lasting reliability gains, it’s important to explore the 3 depth levels of an RCA: Physical, Human, and Latent causes.
Reliability isn’t just an engineering discipline or a box to check—it’s a mindset and a way of operating that impacts every level of performance, whether for people, equipment, or organizations.
Focus on the process, and the results will follow. A steady, deliberate approach leads to lasting, sustainable improvements.
Organizations with strong reliability practices often boast outstanding safety records. Why? Because organizational discipline lays the groundwork for both consistent reliability and workplace safety. A
Early wins are essential for building momentum in a successful reliability program. Companies expect a clear return on investment for new initiatives, but as discussed
Negotiation is an emotional process, not technical, the mindset you bring to the table can define not just the outcome of the deal, but also the future of the relationship
One of the most effective levers for controlling costs in asset-heavy organizations is a well-designed reliability program. When done right—balancing the right work at the
A key area of concern consistently identified by maintenance and reliability leaders is the effectiveness of maintenance planning. Feedback from Maintenance Execution teams—comprising both supervisors
There are three key archetypes of maintenance technicians (regardless of discipline): Fixers, Maintainers, and Mitigators.
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There are three key archetypes of maintenance technicians (regardless of discipline): Fixers,
A key area of concern consistently identified by maintenance and reliability leaders
One of the most effective levers for controlling costs in asset-heavy organizations
Negotiation is an emotional process, not technical, the mindset you bring to
