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    Adrian Messer, CMRP, is Vice President of Executive Services at Progressive Reliability (www.proreli.com) and has more than 20 years of experience helping plant teams increase asset reliability through more efficient maintenance and improved condition monitoring. His column, Industry Pulse, covers a wide range of M&R industry topics with a regular focus on workforce and careers in industry.

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    2023 industry wrap-up: The best of Industry Pulse
    In this year-end wrap-up, we highlight Adrian Messer's most-read think pieces.
    Maintaining maintenance and reliability strategies during economic downturns
    Adrian Messer says make the case against budget cuts by communicating how our work contributes directly to bottom line profitability across the organization.
    Why I Io T Skills Development Is Crucial For Effective Asset Management
    Adrian Messer says several long-term benefits justify upskilling your reliability and operations team. So why are you wavering?
    Calculating The True Cost Of Unfilled Maintenance And Reliability Jobs
    Adrian Messer says quality, productivity, and safety all take hits the longer key roles go unfilled.
    Using The Power Of Marginal Gains To Improve Maintenance And Reliability At Your Facility
    Adrian Messer says consider making many small improvements that will add up to big gains before you know it.
    The Dollars And Sense Of Working With Recruitment Firms
    Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, Adrian Messer says a third party can help both sides make a good, fast match.
    Embrace Ongoing Technical Training As A Best Practice
    Adrian Messer says developing your skilled Industry 4.0 workforce can no longer stop at the hiring door.
    9 Steps To Help You Land The Right Maintenance And Reliability Job
    Building The Business Case For Training And Development Investment
    Adrian Messer says follow these guidelines to develop a business case for training and show how you can drive maintenance and reliability efficiency.
    Survey Results Maintenance And Reliability Challenges In 2023
    Adrian Messer offers guidance on how you and your teams can tackle this year's challenges.
    Bio-Lab Inc. fined $61K for improperly storing hazardous chemicals
    Industrial Chemicals fined £2.5M for two uncontrolled acid releases at West Thurrock site
    NOVONIX invests $4.6M to open synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee
    Ask the Experts: How food-grade lubrication certification is shaping industry standards
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    LGM Pharma invests $6M to expand drug manufacturing facility in Texas
    Angelalign Technology to open 52,000-square-foot clear aligner manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
    Podcast: Unlocking the future of manufacturing with generative and agentic AI