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A walk in the machine park or quality inspections?

A walk in the machine park or quality inspections?

By Tor Idhammar • on May 8, 2009

Detailed inspections require the right type of person with the right mind-set, attitude and training. Most mills/mines/plants have some type of inspection program but, unfortunately, the inspections are often ineffective. There may be many reasons why inspections often aren’t effective. But, one

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The maintenance supervisor enigma

The maintenance supervisor enigma

By Rex Gallaher • on March 19, 2009

In my pre-retired life, I managed the development of maintenance procedures, PM programs, methods and service tools for all deployed equipment within the U.S. Postal Service. We also monitored our maintenance procedures manuals which incorporated support policies for the maintenance management information

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Strategies and resolutions: Do you have the heart for them?

Strategies and resolutions: Do you have the heart for them?

By Tor Idhammar • on March 6, 2009

Business strategies developed by companies are often useless. A business strategy is basically a plan for what the company should focus on in the future. It is a promise and guideline to steer a company in the right direction. It’s not too different from your personal New Year’s resolution.

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