UpKeep was brought to life in 2015 by CEO, Ryan Chan, from an idea he had while he was working as a process-development engineer at a membrane manufacturing plant. He noticed that one of the biggest problems at the facility was the extremely cumbersome process of creating, keeping track of, and closing out maintenance work orders. Articles
Achieving Goals Through Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations Collaboration
When maintenance, reliability, and operations teams operate together and are aligned on achieving a common goal, it delivers complete synchronization among all teams and produces positive results for the entire facility. Read More »
A Proactive Approach to Team Collaboration
Organizations that are reactive in their team efforts are often dysfunctional, causing severe losses that can have a lasting ripple effect. By admitting a facility has a problem in this area, different departments can begin working together to solve problems and prevent new ones from occurring. Read More »
Podcast
Take Your Lubrication Program Up a Notch
Ryan Chan & Bennett Fitch explore how lubrication effects different aspects of our daily business habits and how it can be used effectively to take a lubrication program to the next level.
Video
The Essence of Reliability Centered Maintenance
Nancy Regan explores the essence of Reliability Centered Maintenance and how having the right approach can create a large impact on the way a facility responds to failures. By being prepared and curating creative solutions, new levels of facility excellence can be achieved.
Articles
Developing an Innovative and Effective Maintenance Training Program
It’s the perfect storm – having a retiring workforce during a soft economy and a younger, untrained crew entering the industry when most companies have halted maintenance training efforts, leading to maintenance knowledge gaps. But what can be done to “turn the ship around” and begin adding lasting value to a maintenance program? Read More »
Why Mechanics Should Perform RCFAs
Improving machine reliability is everyone’s responsibility. Through Root Failure Cause Analysis and plantwide participation in reliability improvement efforts, a facility can significantly increase equipment run times while reducing maintenance costs. Read More »
Useful Resources
Letter from the Editor
It’s no secret our industry is facing adversity. From an uncertain economic situation to a retiring workforce, companies must discover innovative ways to reposition their status quo to not only survive, but thrive. Read More »
