About the Author
Name: Bob Schindler
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Bio: Bob Schindler currently operates a business that provides technical support for technician training, SOP updates, industrial controls troubleshooting and more. He has a long history in the industrial sector. That includes working 27 years as an electrical technician, supervisor, planner/scheduler, SOP administrator, SAP super user, and group manager for a large brewing company. He is a member of SMRP and AMP. He can be reached at robertschindler@bellsouth.net.
Articles written by Bob Schindler
Information management is the key to maintenance performance
One area that we often overlook is that of information management. That’s actually one of the more important areas, but it lacks glamour and excitement
How to reap the benefits of parts standardization
Nothing leverages your parts and training budgets like standardization. It is so important; it is one of the key areas of the 5-S process. The more you
Guidance and game plans for your maintenance shop’s special tools
We all accumulate special fixtures, lifting frames, carts, transport pallets and piping inserts that are infrequently used but save time and enhance safety
Is proper torquing a part of your standard work?
Read enough OEM recommended procedures and you will notice that a common thread is proper torque values for fasteners. Many standard work (and standard
Signage and labeling: Safety tips you need to use today
The importance of signage and labeling is often underplayed or even ignored when a maintenance program is being discussed. Since we are visual creatures
Ladders as a reliability, productivity and safety improvement tool
Everyone can remember a time when they needed a stepladder to get nameplate data, but with none around, climbed on top of something nearby instead. As
The benefits of a visual workplace on safety
What does the visual workplace have to do with your safety program? Well, it can be one of your best tools for promoting and maintaining awareness among
