In the world of asset management, deferred maintenance seems like a quick win, a way to cut costs today and free up budget for other priorities. Maintenance costs are deferred for several reasons. It could be because the organization cannot find the time for shutdown, doesn't plan well enough to get the work done, or just won't spend the money. But here's the harsh reality, what looks like savings upfront inevitably spirals into massive financial losses down the line. It's a

For some years, I believed that the fastest and easiest way to turn-around a plant is from the maintenance manager seat. I no longer believe that to be true. However, there are some VERY important lessons I can share here that are useful to the turnaround leader. Reactive Maintenance - What to expect if this is what you have So, first, let's define how reactive maintenance works. In a reactive environment, typically there is not a clear line of execution from finding a proble