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Abstract:
The metric of plant maintenance should now be in the ability of the plant to meet the strategic goals of the company beyond
customarily expected cost savings, such as improved plant output, performance predictability, product quality, customer service,
safety, environmental control, etc. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... Yet, the real total costs of reactive maintenance to ...
Fix it efficiently" approach of planned maintenance, scheduled overhauls ... of equipment
or a plant to perform ...
Published:
2005-01-17
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Abstract:
Reliability driven maintenance (RDM) focuses on understanding the "asset health" to determine what maintenance work should
occur and when something should be done. It enables preemptive intervention before failure occurs, whereby failure would mean
that equipment is not delivering required performance re (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... by some EAM thought-leading vendors like Intentia, which examine issues affecting the management, costs,
and benefits of plant maintenance in manufacturing and ...
Published:
2005-01-18
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Abstract:
Oil company Energen wrestles with volatile energy prices and their effect on operations. Energen’s key challenges included
reducing operating costs and improving efficiency. Many tasks related to plant maintenance and purchasing were done manually—both
cumbersome and limited in analysis abilities (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... Energen’s key challenges included reducing operating costs and improving efficiency.
Many tasks related to plant maintenance and purchasing were done manually ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach
to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... Many times, maintenance costs are higher than they should be ...
maintenance and reliability professional), CPMM (certified plant maintenance
manager) , has worked ...
Published:
2005-07-12
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Abstract:
Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Create the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Does it really make sense to spend money to save money?
The answer may surprise you when it comes to maintenanc (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Cr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Reliability driven maintenance (RDM) focuses on understanding the "asset health" to determine what maintenance work should
occur and when something should be done. It enables preemptive intervention before failure occurs, whereby failure would mean
that equipment is not delivering required performance re (...)
Excerpt related to
plant maintenance costs:
... by some EAM thought-leading vendors like Intentia, which examine issues affecting the management, costs,
and benefits of plant maintenance in manufacturing and ...
Published:
2005-01-18
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Abstract:
To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-level systems a whole new meaning. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-l...
Published:
2005-11-23
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Abstract:
The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach
to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success. (...)
Excerpt related to
plant maintenance costs:
... Many times, maintenance costs are higher than they should be ...
maintenance and reliability professional), CPMM (certified plant maintenance
manager) , has worked ...
Published:
2005-07-12
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
Many human capital management (HCM) vendors try to cover most of the bases through broader product suites. While there have
been noticeable consolidation moves in the market, which vendors will eventually dominate cannot be exactly stated at this
time. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Many human capital management (HCM) vendors try to cover most of the bases through broader product suites. While there have
been noticeable consol...
Published:
2006-09-29
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Abstract:
ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes - accounting/financial, manufacturing,
distribution, and human resources/payroll. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes - accounting/financial, manufacturing,
distribution, and...
Published:
2000-12-27
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Abstract:
Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio
for its target market.
Published:
2003-02-19
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Abstract:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
With a flurry of alliance making activities, SSA GT is executing a strategy to save the company from oblivion by extending
the value proposition to existing customer base. SSA GT seemingly intends to achieve its all-round product portfolio and implementation
approach through in-depth strategic partnershi (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... soon be available for BPCS Version 8 and the Plant Maintenance software.
... to positively impact their bottom line by lowering transaction costs while increasing
...
Published:
2002-01-03
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Abstract:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
Excerpt related to
plant maintenance costs:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has a strong commitment to international standards, and with its acquisition of iSC, expertise in naval
and marine operations. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
IFS has much to offer customers. Its IFS Applications suite now boasts an asset lifecycle management module for quick data
retrieval. IFS also has...
Published:
2008-04-18
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Abstract:
For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start.
There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission
from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... Some CMMS vendors reduce their distribution costs by encouraging ...
is the founding president of the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of ...
Published:
2004-02-21
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Abstract:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
When negotiating a contract with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor the guiding principals and definition
of the project must first be determined. Deliverables, pricing options, payment terms, continuance, product and service quality,
and liabilities are additional areas that must be (...)
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plant maintenance costs:
... 10 to 25 percent of base software costs, including minor ... and is
the founding president of the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of ...
Published:
2004-02-25