Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) is a simple calculation that will define what percent of your total processing time is consumed by waste. It will also show you where that waste is and how you might try ...

The benefit comes from combining cycle counts and process monitoring data from the historian database instead of relying on hours-based scheduling methods. Manufacturers should move beyond hours-based ...

A Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) helps organizations better manage their maintenance operations by tracking work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, and inventory. More ...

The process of continually tracking equipment and asset health gives operations a foundation for establishing predictive maintenance strategies by enabling early detection of potential issues before ...

Image by Kevin Clark via Chat GPT 5.2. As a follow-up to the recent condenser performance monitoring series for Factor This Power Engineering, I am revisiting a topic from several years ago. It ...

Combining process excellence with condition-based monitoring creates a predictive maintenance system that reduces downtime and costs. Strong processes streamline work, improve safety, and ensure ...

Construction projects depend on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment that must run safely and efficiently to keep to project schedules. Any unexpected downtime or breakdowns can delay work, ...