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    Why focusing on CMMS due dates can lead to bad maintenance behavior
    Doc Palmer says don’t let the software system mis-represent the weekly amount of work you and your team can achieve.
    The real dollar value of planning: How to turn maintenance time into money
    Doc Palmer crunches the numbers to identify the economic impact of proper planning and scheduling in maintenance work.
    Overcoming common maintenance obstacles through better planning and scheduling
    Jeff Shiver says the first place to start is often to clarify roles and responsibilities, and ease any adversarial tension.
    5 ways effective planning and scheduling can boost your competitive advantage
    Doc Palmer says you can complete more proactive maintenance work as long as you embrace and work with these five ground truths.
    Time estimates in work orders: To show or not to show? Examining the impact on productivity and quality
    Doc Palmer says don’t compromise your craftspersons by withholding trust regarding time estimates.
    6 can’t-miss checkpoints on the roadmap to reliability at your facility
    Jeff Shiver says use these six checkpoints to take your program to the next level, whether you're starting from scratch or have mastered some maintenance best practices.
    What is the right ratio of planners to craftspersons for my manufacturing plant?
    Doc Palmer says the answer depends on factors such as additional duties, multiple crafts, geography, and planner personalities.
    Podcast: Why everyone on the plant floor is drawn to a dumpster fire
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, author and YouTuber Joe Kuhn explores how to build a culture that celebrates reliability champions.
    How to avoid an emergency maintenance culture
    Joe Kuhn outlines a step-by-step guide to move from a reactive to planned maintenance culture.
    How to plan and schedule reactive work at your plant
    Doc Palmer argues that even emergency work can benefit from the support of planners and schedulers.
    Proper planning and scheduling requires an adult mindset
    Doc Palmer argues that it can even root out childish behaviors among both work teams and managers.
    Why proactive work dies in the backlog and how to fix it
    Doc Palmer wonders whether your maintenance staff is sized for firefighting or for profitability.
    Build A Workflow Process That Helps You Better Manage Your Maintenance Teams
    Doc Palmer says individual work orders are key so managers can help keep things on track, especially emergency work.
    Are Standard Job Plans Worth The Investment To Your Maintenance Team
    Jeff Shiver says unlock the potential of your historical data by transforming it into a library of reusable job plans.
    Why The Most Common Maintenance Planning Kpi Is Hurting Your Department
    Doc Palmer says hyper-accurate labor estimating gets in the way of both completed work and higher quality work.
    Kp Is That Count How And Why To Measure Planned Coverage
    Doc Palmer says it’s a useful metric but is a lagging indicator that depends on how “planned jobs” are defined and managed.
    Is It Okay To Break The Weekly Maintenance Schedule
    Doc Palmer says schedule compliance is really a window into opportunities for improvement, and not just a reason to blame the supervisor.
    Maintenance Mindset: ICML 55.1 in action — Real-world lubrication success stories
    NVIDIA to produce $500B of AI infrastructure in the U.S. with manufacturing facilities in Texas and Arizona 
    Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Merck, Post, STMicroelectronics, and more
    JCB invests $500M to expand construction equipment manufacturing facility in Texas
    Ask the Experts: What plant professionals need to know about food-grade lubrication standards
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Eaton, Tandem PV, Scimplify, and more
    Disney’s Wall-E-inspired robot is autonomous, emotional, and adorable
    Maintenance Mindset: How industry is responding to Trump’s tariffs and the escalating trade war