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    Captain Unreliability is a satire of the state of the manufacturing industry in ’Merica, USA, and is written by an industry professional known for using humor to get the point across. Stay tuned for more useless advice

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    3 ways to sabotage your maintenance team and keep your spot on the corporate throne
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    3 ways to sabotage your maintenance team and keep your spot on the corporate throne

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    Captain Unreliability says don't let eager go-getters steal your spotlight, even if you have to destroy your maintenance program to do so.
    The art of bad lubrication: How to make your machines hate you
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    The art of bad lubrication: How to make your machines hate you

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    Captain Unreliability says forget standards and best practices – your equipment will appreciate the element of surprise.
    Why an industrial reliability program is like a well-maintained toilet
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    Why an industrial reliability program is like a well-maintained toilet

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    Captain Unreliability asks who can extend the time between retraining the flushes the most?
    Why chasing fads is the key to corporate success
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    Why chasing fads is the key to corporate success

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    Captain Unreliability thinks that you can tackle all complex problems by embracing The Next Big Thing as the solution.
    The art of avoiding work
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    The art of avoiding work

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    So you think you’re a good procrastinator? Captain Unreliability says hold my channel locks.
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    6 ways to overstress your planner and create a culture of unreliability at your plant

    The Captain says keep these tips in your back pocket in case your planner is actually getting work done.
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    Advice on automation, succession, and heroism at your facility

    What does Rick Astley have to do with effective leadership? Read on to find out!
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    How to develop a proper asset hierarchy

    Did you think you had that aspect of your CMMS/EAM system figured out? Think again!
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    Succession planning to leave a hole

    You are a superhero, so who could possibly replace you?
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    Is ego getting in the way of really understanding your plant's data?

    You also might be working with these types, who spin numbers to look good while trying to hide the bad.
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    10 tips for a better work etiquette

    By doing the least amount of work, you have more time to lead, and the credit is all yours for the taking.
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    How to design for unreliability

    Does maintenance really need to see all those manuals and schematics before the new line goes live?
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    Life in quarantine: Understanding the mind of an introvert

    Are you an introvert stuck in quarantine with a bunch of loud talkers? The Captain is here to help!
    Ice manufacturers pay over $1M for deliberately denying workers’ earned overtime
    Daimler Truck invests $285M to upgrade automotive manufacturing plant in Michigan
    Maintenance Mindset: Why oil analysis fails for most — but automation can change that
    Hazardous chemical release sends 12 workers to the hospital, soap manufacturer fined $161K
    Superior Glove to open first U.S. manufacturing plant in North Carolina
    Choosing the right fluid handling equipment for your plant
    BlueOval SK receives $9.63B to build 3 battery manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky
    Amazon to pay $145K penalty and create corporate-wide ergonomic program to prevent workplace injuries