Get your monthly briefing of the most relevant and actionable maintenance stories from across the industry. Global Maintenance Highlights How Do We Fix the Manufacturing Skills Gap? Lots Of Ways! (Jim Vinoski, Forbes) Manufacturers increasingly fear a looming skills gap that could jeopardize product

This article is part of a series that explores the transformative power of digital maintenance solutions. Explore the other pieces in the series below: Major league maintenance: How to cut costs and boost revenue with digital maintenance technology Knowledge is power: How to improve asset reliabili

We dissect the most common audit categories and show how maintenance teams can simplify, economize, and excel in compliance. Table of Contents Introduction: The Dire Consequences of Audit Failures Audit Types and How to Streamline Them Environmental audits Food safety audits Business audits Health

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

Preventive maintenance (PM) is designed to keep machinery running smoothly by addressing wear before it turns into a costly breakdown. Yet, incidents—such as the Sugarloaf Ski Resort lift failure that injured seven riders just one day after a routine PM—highlight that post‑maintenance breakdowns do

Welcome to your monthly briefing on the most compelling maintenance trends and innovations shaping the industry. Maintenance news from around the world Repair is as important as innovation (The Economist) Maintenance often goes unnoticed until it fails—much like a tear in a shirt or a sputtering eng

CMMS implementation can be a scary subject for some. After all, no one wants to consider that CMMS adoption could fail at their organization. Jeff O’Brien has been helping maintenance teams successfully roll out Fiix at their facilities for almost 10 years, and he recently sto

This article examines the transformative impact of digital maintenance reporting on every role within a facility and outlines practical ways to streamline the process for maximum time savings. Table of contents Why legacy maintenance reports no longer suffice The organizational impact of streamlin

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 cha

Implementing a Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is more than just software deployment; it’s a strategic transformation that reshapes processes, roles, and culture. In this episode, Scott Deckers of Fiix shares real‑world experience and practical advice for turning a complex change

Criticality and reliability are inseparable. We prioritize preventive maintenance for the most vital assets, design TPM plans around critical equipment, and conduct root‑cause analyses for machinery deemed high priority. The core question is: how do we decide what is truly “critical”? The answer lie

In today’s competitive environment, a robust asset management policy is essential for ensuring that every piece of equipment, infrastructure, and intangible resource operates at peak value. This guide explains what an asset management policy is, why it matters, and provides a step‑by‑step process to

Everything maintenance teams need to know about OSHA, its regulations, compliance standards, and how to avoid costly violations. Table of contents What is OSHA? What is the purpose of OSHA? OSHA regulations, compliance, and penalties The most common OSHA violations How maintenance teams can prevent

Delve into Fiix’s curated January 2019 maintenance roundup for the latest industry insights, global case studies, and practical how‑to guides. Global Maintenance Headlines Montreal’s Roadwork Crisis: An Investigation (Linda Gyulai, Montreal Gazette) Linda Gyulai’s investigative piece exposes how chr

Ever scheduled a maintenance visit only to have your vehicle break down a week later? It’s often a sign of unpredictable machine failure, not a faulty mechanic. Understanding and applying the P‑F curve—the cornerstone of reliability‑centred maintenance (RCM)—can help you anticipate and prevent such

A comprehensive resource for maintenance teams that transforms troubleshooting from haphazard fixes into a systematic, data‑driven process that reduces downtime and enhances reliability. Table of contents What is troubleshooting? Strategies to sharpen your troubleshooting skills Leveraging mainten

Discover the latest trends and practical guidance shaping today’s maintenance landscape. Our February roundup covers everything from IIoT ROI to precision practices and safety compliance. Maintenance News from Around the World Predictions 2019: Better ROI For The Industrial Internet Of Things (Vinay

As a recent Fiix blogger highlighted, Equipment failure is not a single event—it is a process. In practice, maintenance issues rarely stem from one isolated fault; they are the culmination of a chain of technical glitches and procedural lapses. The 5 Whys method shines precisely because it peels bac

Choosing a CMMS Software This guide provides a step‑by‑step framework for evaluating, scoring, and selecting a Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that aligns with your business objectives, budget, and operational workflow. Table of contents How to Use This Guide Phase #1: Assemble

Explore this month’s curated selection of maintenance news, delivering actionable insights and expert analysis from leading industry voices. Maintenance News from Around the World A Race Against Time: Maintenance Is Valued, but Aging Equipment Puts Pressure on Plants (Bob Vavra & Amanda Pelliccione,