Fiix December 2018 Maintenance Insights: Global Case Studies, Digital Training, and CMMS Success

Discover this month’s curated maintenance insights, featuring worldwide case studies, digital training imperatives, and proven CMMS strategies.

Maintenance News from Around the World

30 Case Studies Every Reliability Professional Should Read (Reliable Plant)

Every production facility has its own challenges, yet core principles of maintenance and reliability remain consistent across industries. Reliable Plant presents 30 case studies that examine maintenance, leadership, processes, and planning from a reliability‑centric perspective. From Boeing to MillerCoors, the analysis uncovers what succeeded, what faltered, and the actionable lessons every asset‑management professional can apply.

The Importance of Training in the Digital Manufacturing Age (Reliable Plant)

Emerging technologies empower maintenance teams to increase output, meet tighter schedules, and attract new customers. However, without proper training, these innovations can become liabilities. This article outlines how digitalization raises the stakes for training, the impact of skill gaps on asset performance, and practical steps for integrating continuous learning into maintenance workflows.

The Future of Financial and Manufacturing Integration (Larry White, AutomationWorld)

Clear communication across finance, manufacturing, and maintenance is critical for operational success, yet aligning these functions remains a challenge. The piece explores the root causes of this disconnect, introduces emerging tools and philosophies, and demonstrates how data‑driven collaboration can restore harmony between financial metrics and production realities.

Maintenance News from Fiix

Fixing a Broken Maintenance Strategy: PM Optimization and FMEA

Maintenance teams can leverage Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to refine preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and ensure every PM task delivers real value. By integrating work‑order history, failure data, and maintenance calendars, this approach clarifies the relationship between failures, PM activities, and overall system performance—ultimately enabling more efficient resource allocation.

How Everyone at Your Facility Can Save Time with Better Maintenance Reporting

Effective reporting touches every role—from floor operators to executives. This article explains how the right maintenance software streamlines reporting, eliminates bottlenecks, and provides actionable insights. Improved reporting not only saves time but also empowers informed decision‑making across the organization.

Successful CMMS Implementation with Jeff O’Brien (PODCAST)

Deploying a CMMS can feel daunting, but success is attainable. Jeff O’Brien, a decade‑long Fiix implementation partner, shares his insights on the Rooted in Reliability podcast. Topics include defining success, the five key steps for a smooth rollout, the importance of high‑quality data, stakeholder involvement, and milestone tracking.

The Future of Maintenance: What the Numbers Say About Maintenance Trends

Fiix’s recent Score survey captured insights from hundreds of maintenance professionals, revealing where the industry stands today and where it’s headed. This article highlights notable trends, identifies persistent pain points, and discusses the shift toward a new era of digital maintenance.