The Workbook Of Improving Maintenance And Reliability Through Cultural Change

Author : Stephen J. Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0831132760

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The Workbook of Improving Maintenance and Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen J. Thomas Pdf

In Improving Maintenance and Reliability through Cultural Change Steve Thomas explains to middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries how to improve maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing their organization's culture. In so doing he demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, inter-relationships, and rewards. He goes on to effectively demonstrate how to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance. Contains exercises that will provide an in-depth understanding of the material as it relates to the specific circumstances of your organization. Logically organized, so that the workbook chapters complement the corresponding chapters in the book. Works as an effective group-learning tool to use with your peers and managers to help you collectively think about the book's key concepts and relate them to your efforts. Provides chapter summaries through definitions, charts, and lists. Includes valuable forms that can be copied and used to work through the change process. Contains numerous writing exercises, checklists and work activities, helping to clarify the issues that exist within your organization. Includes an ongoing case study that simulates the change process.

Author : Stephen J. Thomas
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083113190X

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Improving Maintenance and Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen J. Thomas Pdf

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how. Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change. Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.

Author : Stephen Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831132884

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Improving Maintenance & Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen Thomas Pdf

This is the "CD Only" version of this book. This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organization's culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how. Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change. Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus. Presents the subject in a way that middle managers will be able to understand and apply. Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.

Author : John D. Campbell,James V. Reyes-Picknell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482252385

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Uptime by John D. Campbell,James V. Reyes-Picknell Pdf

Uptime describes the combination of activities that deliver fewer breakdowns, improved productive capacity, lower costs, and better environmental performance. The bestselling second edition of Uptime has been used as a textbook on maintenance management in several postsecondary institutions and by many companies as the model framework for their mai

Author : John Lewis Ross
Publisher : Industrial Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0831136340

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The Reliability Excellence Workbook by John Lewis Ross Pdf

The Reliability Excellence Workbook covers reliability (and other 4-letter words) in the context of creating a master strategy of continuous improvement. Think of it as a truly interactive workbook--like MadLibs(TM) for maintenance and reliability professionals. Reading this book is like having a seasoned reliability consultant sitting across the table, helping to drive your organization along a continuum of reliability improvement. The author introduces a concept, provides space for readers to record their experiences and observations, offers anecdotal and tried and tested examples and approaches, and drives readers to potential customizable solutions. This work helps maintenance and reliability professionals clearly understand their current situation, plan a route to improvement and high performance, and enables them to develop the path forward, including how to articulate a compelling case for change to their supervisors. With the combination of forms, tables, and discussions in this workbook along with readers' own vision, they will create a working strategy they can continually use to grow and improve their business.

Author : John Moubray
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831131462

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Reliability-centered Maintenance by John Moubray Pdf

Completely reorganised and comprehensively rewritten for its second edition, this guide to reliability-centred maintenance develops techniques which are practised by over 250 affiliated organisations worldwide.

Author : Ramesh Gulati,Ricky Smith
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Engineering
ISBN : 0831133112

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Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices by Ramesh Gulati,Ricky Smith Pdf

Author : Daniel T. Daley
Publisher : JPS
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831133864

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Failure Mapping by Daniel T. Daley Pdf

Designed to be easy to read and perfect for busy people who have little time, this unique book provides an introduction to the new concept of Failure Mapping by comparing typical functions in an organization which benefits from Failure Mapping to one without. Through examples it shows how individuals in different roles can have their effectiveness enhanced by having access to historical Failure Maps describing past failures. While few of the individual concepts are new, the approach described ties established concepts together in a new and comprehensive manner. This resource describes the process used to create Failure Maps that connect Malfunction Reports (Function - Behavior) with Failure Modes (Component - Condition) to help users clearly understand the most likely final disposition based only on the initial report and the statistics produced by historical experience. It is sure to be found useful by novice Reliability Engineers, Maintenance and Reliability Managers, Engineering Managers, Plant and Corporate Senior Staff and Executives looking for ways to enhance performance, and Consultants who may want to enrich their portfolio by adding this tool. Describes issues that are particularly important to creating Failure Maps that record failure histories in a manner that the records will be useful in the future. Explains how Failure Maps can be used to improve reliability by identifying Failure Mechanisms while at work. Details how Failure Maps can be used to improve reliability by identifying Defects before failures can occur. Describes how Failure Maps can be used to increase the effectiveness of the diagnostic and troubleshooting process as a part of any help desk activity. Explains how to use Failure Mapping as a tool to improve the effectiveness of "triage" as a part of failure response in high volume activities. Includes several forms found useful in recording Failure Maps and creating reports. Provides readers with tools needed to enhance and set up their own Failure Mapping program. Offers both new and more experienced plant and shop personnel with a tool they can use to develop a consistent understanding of Failure Mapping, the roles in a Failure Mapping organization and the steps in implementing a Failure Mapping process. Introduction Patterns and Relationships The Path to Failure Examples of Failure Mapping and Their Application Naturally Occurring Elements that can be Enhanced by Failure Mapping Structured Assessment Characteristics Evaluated During a Failure Mapping Assessment Assembling a Failure Mapping Process Conclusion Appendix References for Further Reading Index

Author : Jason Tranter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735952826

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The Ten Phases of Asset Reliability Transformation by Jason Tranter Pdf

Achieving asset reliability and peak performance is challenging, and you may only get one shot. ART provides detailed guidance on how to build a business case, transform the culture, and make the necessary technical changes. We have defined 64 major steps with 365 recommended practices across ten phases. In summary, we will guide you through these critical ventures. Build a foundation: Establish the VALUE of the initiative, develop the STRATEGY, and engage the PEOPLE to transform the culture. Eliminate the biggest roadblock: Gain CONTROL of reactive maintenance. Optimize the entire life cycle: ACQUIRE assets and services for lowest cost of ownership, instill DISCIPLINE in all maintenance and operational practices, CARE for the assets, use ANALYTICS for data-driven decision making, and learn from failures in the EOL (end-of-life) phase. Continually improve: Take what we have learned and OPTIMIZE it. Whether you are reviving an existing initiative or embarking on a new transformation, the ART process will enable you to assess your current state and build toward the plant that you, your fellow employees, and the executives desire. This book provides a self-guided roadmap to reliability, detailing all the phases and steps. This is the place you must start. Other books in this series explain the recommended practices in detail.

Author : Ramesh Gulati
Publisher : Industrial Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831134348

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Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices by Ramesh Gulati Pdf

Drawing upon the authors many years of shop floor and management experience in a variety of industries, this

Author : Niall Richard Murphy,Betsy Beyer,Chris Jones,Jennifer Petoff
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781491951170

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Site Reliability Engineering by Niall Richard Murphy,Betsy Beyer,Chris Jones,Jennifer Petoff Pdf

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practices—Understand the theory and practice of an SRE’s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Management—Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use

Author : Rolly Angeles
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798640348170

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Cutting-Edge Maintenance Management Strategies by Rolly Angeles Pdf

During the start of this year 2020, I have been thinking a lot about the need to right my fourth book on maintenance. What title should I give this book and why? What industries need today are Cutting-Edge Maintenance Management Strategies that can be explained in a straightforward and simple manner for industries that they can easily adopt. Today what every industry need is a way on how to survive their competition and remain in business. I started drafting this book on March 16, 2020. We all know about this pandemic on covid 19, which have struck the whole world and affected so many businesses and industries in all countries globally. Many industries have been halted by this pandemic, and many jobs were lost as a result. Honestly speaking, I am not certain when this pandemic will end since as of this writing, the number of cases is increasing exponentially and vaccine is still unavailable. It is my hope that once everything goes back to normal, leaders in industries can learn from experience to manage the risks involved and sustain their assets more intelligently.When I first published my first book on World Class Maintenance Management the 12 Disciplines in 2009, I thought I have written everything there is to know in order to achieve a level of World-Class Maintenance Management. Through the years, what I learned so far is that having a World Class Maintenance is very different from achieving a World Class Reliability in the organization. There are also many developments and changes today in maintenance that we need to adopt. The reason for writing this book is not only for the readers to understand the new trends in maintenance, but also for them to understand the reason for using them. These strategies must be adopted by industries for their own advantage because in today's phase, the law of the jungle applies and that is, survive now or be left behind.Cutting-Edge Maintenance Management Strategies: This book also a sequel deals with the different cutting-edge maintenance strategies that must be adopted by industries in order for them to survive their competition. In industries today, the law of the jungle applies, survive of be left behind. Learn how these strategies can link together in building a solid maintenance structure in the plant. Finally understand Learn these cutting-edge maintenance strategies in helping build the reliability culture for industries.

Author : Betsy Beyer,Niall Richard Murphy,David K. Rensin,Kent Kawahara,Stephen Thorne
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781492029458

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The Site Reliability Workbook by Betsy Beyer,Niall Richard Murphy,David K. Rensin,Kent Kawahara,Stephen Thorne Pdf

In 2016, Google’s Site Reliability Engineering book ignited an industry discussion on what it means to run production services today—and why reliability considerations are fundamental to service design. Now, Google engineers who worked on that bestseller introduce The Site Reliability Workbook, a hands-on companion that uses concrete examples to show you how to put SRE principles and practices to work in your environment. This new workbook not only combines practical examples from Google’s experiences, but also provides case studies from Google’s Cloud Platform customers who underwent this journey. Evernote, The Home Depot, The New York Times, and other companies outline hard-won experiences of what worked for them and what didn’t. Dive into this workbook and learn how to flesh out your own SRE practice, no matter what size your company is. You’ll learn: How to run reliable services in environments you don’t completely control—like cloud Practical applications of how to create, monitor, and run your services via Service Level Objectives How to convert existing ops teams to SRE—including how to dig out of operational overload Methods for starting SRE from either greenfield or brownfield

Author : Michael John Provost
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768094862

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Servitization and Physical Asset Management by Michael John Provost Pdf

Servitization and Physical Asset Management, third edition, was developed to provide a structured source of guidance and reference information on the business opportunities linked to servitization and the management of physical assets. A growing trend in the global economy, servitization focuses on the actual deliverables of an asset from the perspective of the customer: electricity instead of the power plant, thrust instead of the engine, mobility instead of a plane or a car. The book offers high-level overviews of how to servitized and manage assets from a variety of perspectives, reviewing nearly 1,500 books, magazine articles, papers and presentations and websites. Written by Michael J. Provost, Ph.D., and a subject matter expert in modeling, simulation, analysis and condition monitoring, Servitization and Physical Asset Management, third edition, is an invaluable reference to those considering providing asset management services for the products they design and manufacture. It is also meant to support middle management wishing to know what needs to be done to look after the assets they are responsible for and who to approach for help, and academics doing research in this field. Michael Provost, is a British engineer with a doctoral degree in thermal power from Cranfield University.

Author : Heather Adkins,Betsy Beyer,Paul Blankinship,Piotr Lewandowski,Ana Oprea,Adam Stubblefield
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781492083092

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Building Secure and Reliable Systems by Heather Adkins,Betsy Beyer,Paul Blankinship,Piotr Lewandowski,Ana Oprea,Adam Stubblefield Pdf

Can a system be considered truly reliable if it isn't fundamentally secure? Or can it be considered secure if it's unreliable? Security is crucial to the design and operation of scalable systems in production, as it plays an important part in product quality, performance, and availability. In this book, experts from Google share best practices to help your organization design scalable and reliable systems that are fundamentally secure. Two previous O’Reilly books from Google—Site Reliability Engineering and The Site Reliability Workbook—demonstrated how and why a commitment to the entire service lifecycle enables organizations to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain software systems. In this latest guide, the authors offer insights into system design, implementation, and maintenance from practitioners who specialize in security and reliability. They also discuss how building and adopting their recommended best practices requires a culture that’s supportive of such change. You’ll learn about secure and reliable systems through: Design strategies Recommendations for coding, testing, and debugging practices Strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents Cultural best practices that help teams across your organization collaborate effectively