UT Launches Reliability & Maintainability Center, Refocusing on Reliability Excellence

Reliability is a cornerstone of operational excellence. Plant leaders frequently cite it in mission statements—“increase profitability through greater reliability.” Yet when asked to define and quantify the term, answers are often vague. In manufacturing and process industries, the precise def

Welcome Reliable Plant readers to my new column, which I’ve titled The Exponent. I’m thrilled to start this conversation with you. I chose the name The Exponent deliberately. The dictionary offers two key definitions: A symbol placed above and to the right of a mathematical expression to denote exp

Many professionals are drawn to the maintenance and reliability field by a passion for working with machinery. With an engineering background, I’ve spent decades studying how machines operate and why they fail, and I’ve seen firsthand how understanding the mechanical and electrical laws that govern

Discover how maintenance leaders can confront common obstacles and create a safety culture that protects workers, boosts productivity, and reduces costs. Table of contents Introduction: The impact of health and safety on maintenance Five challenges to improving your health and safety program Five