Cory Jansen, executive vice president of operations for Fastenal, knows a downed machine can cost a production line dearly. Each malfunction takes time and money to repair. Production time also is ...

Equipment maintenance is a critical part of ensuring production targets are met. Differences in production needs, process configuration and production floor setup have led manufacturers to adopt a ...

The cost of vehicle/fleet maintenance and repairs is increasing. The Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) latest benchmarking report found that the average cost of mechanical repairs increased for ...

Equipment maintenance planning is incredibly complex. It requires tracking hours and suggested service schedules on each individual asset a company owns, keeping up with unexpected breakdowns and job ...

When most people think of maintenance, they imagine people fixing equipment that’s broken and keeping facilities in working order. The term “maintenance” itself is deceiving, because it leads us to ...