This article was written by Katie Allen, Fiix’s Sustainability and Social Impact Manager. For most of human history, “waste” meant barren land. The modern concept of garbage—throwing items away—was only coined in the early 1900s. Today it has become an everyday habit, supported by complex waste‑mana

When maintenance budgets shrink, the pressure mounts. Questions flood in: Should we cut staff? Which projects must go? How do we keep operations humming while our resources dwindle? We spoke with seasoned experts who’ve navigated these tight spots. They share real-world tactics that keep asset healt

Toolboxes are designed for one purpose: to give you the right tool at the right time. Yet, relying on a single tool limits what you can achieve. Likewise, a maintenance team that monitors only one KPI can miss opportunities to elevate plant performance. In this article, we explore Total Effective Eq

Written by Katie Allen, Fiix’s Sustainability and Social Impact Manager. Today the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global playbook for building a fairer, greener future. Fiix has embedded the 17 SDGs into every layer of our business for the past five years, and our progress demonstr

Not All Maintenance Data Is Created Equal In any maintenance program, data is the backbone that drives decision‑making, performance measurement, and audit readiness. It tells you which assets need attention, how interventions affect your schedule, and the true cost of keeping production running. In

By Dean Delpeache, Director of Talent & Diversity at Fiix At Fiix, we’re committed to building an organization where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. Our journey toward a truly inclusive and equitable workplace is guided by clear goals, measurabl

Over the past decade, maintenance analytics has evolved dramatically. Advanced sensors, real‑time dashboards, and predictive algorithms now give us a richer, more accurate data set than ever before. Yet, many facilities still rely on the same handful of legacy metrics—OEE, MTTR, and similar figures—

A vicious ransomware attack hit the City of Atlanta in March 2018. It ended up being one of the costliest breaches in the last decade. Public services were disrupted. Departments were forced to do essential paperwork by hand. And it cost the city government $17 million. When t

Cloud‑based CMMS solutions are transforming how manufacturers manage equipment maintenance. IndustryWeek reports that over 70 % of mid‑size plants have already migrated to the cloud, citing cost savings, real‑time data and scalable deployment as primary drivers. Manufacturers that have transitioned

Boeing has announced it will continue to provide maintenance and support for the U.S. Air Force’s C‑32A and C‑40BC executive aircraft under a new seven‑year, $319 million contract. These aircraft—derived from the Boeing 757 and 737—carry senior U.S. leaders, including the Vice President, cabinet me

Running a generator below its optimal load-to-fuel‑consumption ratio is rarely ideal, yet field crews and emergency operators sometimes must do so. When light‑load operation becomes unavoidable, a disciplined maintenance routine is essential to protect the engine and keep the power system reliable.

For decades, many plants believed that reliability was solely the purview of a dedicated department. This siloed mindset hinders true operational excellence. Modern, high‑performance facilities recognize that maintenance and reliability must be embedded as integral processes, led by those who own th

Boeing and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to develop a cloud‑based platform that will migrate Boeing’s commercial aviation analytics suite to Microsoft Azure. Through this collaboration, over 300 airlines currently leveraging Boeing’s advanced analytics tools will gain access to re

In many facilities, the routine of drafting a unique work order for every minor repair can overwhelm planners and inflate costs without adding value. This article explores practical strategies for handling small maintenance jobs—those that are quick, inexpensive, and often urgent—so that teams can

Many high‑impact maintenance tasks—such as cataloging inventory, configuring preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, and building spare‑parts inventories—can be executed with far less effort when the focus is directed at the most critical items. The Pareto principle provides a clear roadmap: by ident

Every department in a manufacturing organization ultimately serves a single purpose: to deliver high‑quality products or services that meet market demand. Within this ecosystem, operations and maintenance are the twin pillars that directly influence production performance. Operations is charged wit

Effective equipment maintenance is the backbone of plant availability, capacity, and quality—providing measurable value across the entire organization. Top‑performing operations consistently deliver the right resources, at the right time, and at minimal cost. By leveraging the right metrics, mainte

Heysham 2’s reactor in Lancashire, England, recently entered a planned maintenance shutdown after an impressive 940‑day continuous operation – a new benchmark that eclipses the 22‑year record held by Canada’s Pickering plant.During that stretch, the reactor generated over 14 terawatt‑hours of electr

Major maintenance shutdowns can strain both maintenance and operations teams, yet meticulous planning and detail‑oriented execution transform them into valuable opportunities for improvement. Like routine maintenance, the operating schedule remains the decisive factor in shutdown management. For fa

Siemens AG and Duke Energy Renewable Services have announced a joint operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement designed to serve North American wind farm owners across diverse turbine brands. The collaboration will combine Siemens’ extensive technical expertise with Duke Energy’s proven on‑site ser