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In this session from IMC, Greg Elliott, a prominent expert from JLL, delves into the essential strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of wealth and asset management in 2025. He discusses the critical balance between growth and profitability, the modernization of data to harness the power of AI, and the integration of sustainability into core business operations. Elliott provides actionable insights on building cyber resilience, adapting to new regulatory frameworks, and leveraging managed services to drive efficiency and scalability in a volatile global market.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, we sit down with Chris Sobota and Glenn Gardner of Waites to explore the past, present, and future of condition monitoring. We discuss the transition from manual analog data to the current revolution of wireless sensors and cloud-based AI.

Recorded live at IMC 2025, this episode of Reliability Radio features Andrew Dixon, CEO of MaxGrip, in a thoughtful discussion on AI, change management, and the gap between ambition and execution. Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ explore why AI success in reliability isn't a technology problem—it's a people and process challenge. A grounded conversation on turning AI promise into real operational impact.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ talk with Clayton Bahn of AssetWatch at IMC 2025. The discussion centers on the "barriers of entry" that keep maintenance teams from adopting remote condition monitoring. Bahn clarifies that modern technology has eliminated the need for miles of cabling or internal vibration experts. Instead, AssetWatch offers a turnkey service that bundles AI-powered software with certified condition monitoring engineers to act as an extension of a plant's team. Bahn details their rapid-scaling model, highlighting how facilities can achieve operational status in as little as one day and start receiving prescriptive maintenance recommendations within a week.

At IMC 2025, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ sit down with Nick Haase, co‑founder of MaintainX, to explore executive inaction—why leaders stall on decisions, how it puts reliability programs at risk, and what it takes to spark action before failure forces change.

Live from IMC 2025, Patrick Heiser, Senior VP at JLL, joins Reliability Radio to discuss the practical implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance Reengineered (RCM-R). Patrick explains how JLL utilizes the RCM-R roadmap—Assessment, Education, and Implementation—to streamline maintenance strategies without "boiling the ocean". The conversation covers the importance of starting with pilot programs, partnering with experts like Jesus Sifonte, and focusing on the human element to drive sustainable reliability across global accounts.

On this episode of Reliability Radio, SpareTech's Martin Weber joins Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ to unpack the hidden realities of MRO management — from bloated inventories to missing parts, weak processes, and the urgent need to "stop the bleeding" with smarter data and better controls.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan and Brendan are joined by Aaron Hermes, VP of Product Development at Interloc, to discuss the critical role of mobile solutions in maintenance. The conversation focuses on "mobile relevance"—the practice of filtering data so technicians only see what they specifically need for their tasks—and the importance of usability in challenging environments, such as direct sunlight. Hermes also shares advice on overcoming resistance to technology adoption and why organizations must define their operational objectives before choosing a mobile product.

At IMC 2025, Reckitt's Daniel Roșu explains why sustainable TPM programs require patience, cultural change, and realistic expectations—despite pressure for fast results.

Get ready for a powerful Reliability Radio conversation as Glenn Simmons of Sabert Corporation joins hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ to break down the real‑world challenges of technology adoption, technician behavior, and modern reliability practices. From data capture gaps to AI-assisted improvements, Glenn shares insights earned across three decades in the field.

In this episode from TRC25, we sit down with John Dang, Director of Facility Services at Tessara (formerly Skookum), to discuss how they manage facility maintenance across large military installations with a unique workforce. As an AbilityOne contractor, Tessara's mission is to provide employment for people with significant disabilities. John shares how they overcome challenges in accurate asset inventory, the importance of a functional game plan, and how they leverage technology like mobile tablets to empower technicians of all abilities. We also explore their journey from reactive to proactive maintenance using data analytics and condition-based monitoring.

In this episode recorded live at TRC25, Jonathan and Brendan sit down with Jim Carrel to discuss the current state of the reliability industry. Jim critiques the prevalence of "reliability word salad," where professionals use terms they don't fully understand, giving the discipline a bad name. The trio explores the dangers of organizations hiring guides without understanding the journey themselves and why rushing toward "the future" often leads to failure. They also clarify the true definition of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) as an analysis process rather than a maintenance type. Finally, Jim shares why coachability is the most critical trait for success and reminds us that failure is always avoidable if we make the right decisions.

In a unique twist at The Reliability Conference 2025, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ hand over the microphone to Jack Ryan, a young engineer from JLL. Jack interviews the veteran hosts, exploring how reliability methodologies have evolved through technology while core objectives remain the same. The trio discusses the "Sisyphus" nature of the reliability journey, emphasizing that there is no peak value, only continuous improvement. They dive into essential traits for engineers—specifically persistence and attention to detail—and share practical advice for overcoming technician skepticism and leveraging AI as a tool rather than a savior.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ sit down with Fabrice Brion of I-care at The Reliability Conference to move past the AI hype and focus on actionable solutions. Fabrice argues that for technology to succeed, it must be implemented "bottom-up," solving real problems for the workforce rather than serving as top-down mandates. The trio discusses the pressing "Silver Tsunami"—the aging workforce crisis—and how predictive maintenance and AI are essential for doing more work with fewer resources. Fabrice also draws a compelling parallel between the future of surgical, high-speed maintenance and Formula 1 pit stops, ultimately predicting a fully integrated "maintenance autopilot" system within the next five years.

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with JLL's Bryce Steffens about the most important asset in the age of AI: People. While many workers are "running scared" that AI will take their jobs, Bryce shares a revolutionary mindset shift: What if you eliminate your own job first? Drawing from his presentation at TRC 2025, Bryce focuses on the People and Culture at Work domain of the Uptime Elements, emphasizing Opportunity for Growth and Mattering at Work. Key Takeaways & Concepts: The Glug Effect: Bryce introduces the hilarious and highly relatable analogy of the "glug" —the sudden, overwhelming feeling of negative emotions caused when too many demands (meetings, urgent work) flood your schedule, leading to breakdowns and messes in your team and process. The Proactive Solution: The core counter-strategy is to write things down with the explicit mentality of giving that work to someone else. This practice captures valuable tacit knowledge, creates growth opportunities for others, and frees up your time for passion work. Reliability Connection: By reducing the overwhelm (the "glug"), people are happier, more effective, and the underlying processes become more reliable. Actionable First Steps: Bryce offers simple, low-tech ways to get started, such as writing down just one task, recording a screen recording, or keeping an informal SharePoint or Wiki—proving you don't need official sign-off or a huge budget to begin leaving a meaningful legacy. This session serves  as a breath of fresh air, reminding everyone that people drive processes, and focusing on team well-being is the fastest route to reliable equipment.  Watch Session https://reliabilityweb.com/en/reliability-tv/maintenance-culture

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Michael Bigelow, Systems Engineering, Energy and Water Efficiency lead at Seattle Children's Hospital, to discuss the extreme measures taken to ensure the reliability of critical assets, specifically patient transport elevators. In a facility where vertical transportation is essential for safety, accessibility, and the core mission, Michael details their holistic strategy: Defining Criticality: How a deep survey of patient experience, including the helicopter landing pad and emergency department access, drives their criticality analysis. The Performance Contract: A revolutionary approach to vendor management where financial incentives and penalties are tied directly to performance metrics like Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and callback rates. Data and Buy-In: The extensive process of aligning legal, sourcing, and frontline staff through the CMMS to ensure clean data and a unified understanding of the maintenance strategy, driven by the "why." The Future: Plans to deploy IoT telemetry to move from reactive tracking to anticipatory maintenance and optimize planned downtime. This is a masterclass in how reliability principles are applied when asset failure has significant life-or-death implications.

Join Hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Matt Vilardebo from JLL. Drawing on four decades of experience—starting with his father's early work in vibration analysis—Matt discusses the surprising persistence of reactive maintenance. He explores the "million dollar question": Why do maintenance teams still walk by known asset failures? Matt shares real-world stories from power plants to the Middle East, highlighting the constant battle against the mentality of running assets to failure and the critical need for maintenance professionals to communicate the true cost of downtime and subsequent equipment damage.    

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Bill Kilbey, Chief Reliability Officer from Weight Sensor Technology, to discuss the ongoing tension between AI hype and the human element in condition monitoring. Drawing on his background from the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines, Bill emphasizes that sound and vibration analysis is a detective game that requires deep human expertise. He argues that while AI is necessary to process 5 billion readings a day, a human analyst must always be in the loop to provide curated, in-context data and prevent inaccurate, unqualified recommendations. Key Takeaways: The AI Reality: Learn why the hype cycle is in full swing, but true predictive maintenance still relies on certified analysts with industry experience. Beyond the Sensor: How the company won the Solution Award by creating a product that enables customers, not replaces them. Future of Data: The powerful role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in ingesting documents (like motor manuals) and cross-correlating them with analysis data to provide contextual maintenance guidance. The Final Warning: A call to arms to put down the phone, use your brain, and not outsource critical thinking to a digital twin.

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Candi Robinson from IFS Ultimo to confront the biggest misconception in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM): that AI is an "easy button" that will magically fix every operational problem. With two decades of EAM experience, Candi argues that technology cannot solve a foundational problem. She reveals that many organizations are still stuck using antiquated practices, like printing work orders, while expecting to jump straight to Industry 4.0. This candid session covers: The Data Reality Check: Why 20 years of inaccurate data will shape (and potentially break) your AI-driven future. The Work Ahead: The essential steps—like implementing mobile solutions and achieving transparency—that must be completed before AI becomes useful. Ultimo's Solution: How Ultimo embeds AI into the work order process to aid technicians and enforce better data entry, driving accuracy and educating users. Single Pane of Glass: The importance of a unified platform to drive KPIs and manage compliance, especially amid changing economic and sustainability pressures. Stop debating AI and start fixing the fundamentals.

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ welcome Allen Rienstra from SDT Ultrasound Solutions to discuss the biggest mistake companies make after purchasing new technology: undervaluing training. Allen reveals that the failure rate for new monitoring programs that neglect continuous, hands-on training aligns perfectly with the 70% program failure statistic. The core problem is the confusion between certification training (learning physics and theory) and implementation training (learning the software, making real-life decisions, and applying it to your assets). Key Takeaways: The Cost of No Training: Learn why checking the box by buying the tool leads to it sitting in a closet, and how a single wrong call can kill a program's credibility forever. The Power of Ultrasound: Discover why ultrasound is the most versatile condition monitoring technology, owning the apex of the P-F curve as the earliest detectable method, providing immediate ROI. Solution for Budget Constraints: Allen shares a resource that provides thousands of instructional tutorials to help upskill your team, even if you can't get the training budget. Never value engineer training—it is the difference between a successful program and a tool collecting dust.

On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ (JLL) welcome Robert Skeirik from i-care, the largest independent vibration service company globally, to discuss the limitations of traditional monitoring and the future of Maximo Predict. Robert reveals the critical flaw in using a single "overall" vibration number, explaining through a compelling "radio dial" analogy why minor but critical signals—like a looming bearing defect—are drowned out by louder faults (unbalance, misalignment). This session details: The Vibration Lie: Why rolling element bearing defects, the #1 cause of rotating equipment failure, are nearly impossible to catch with just overall vibration. Beyond Vibration: How i-care's proprietary sensor uses three parameters (vibration, impacting, and lubrication effectiveness) to provide a true severity trend. CMMS Integration: How their process leverages AI, human analysts, and a REST API connection to your CMMS (Maximo) to generate precise, validated work orders for maintenance planning. Fit for Purpose: Why you must choose monitoring devices that are engineered to catch specific failure modes.

Jonathan and Brendon welcome Jon Mortensen from IFS on Reliability Radio for a discussion that defines the future of enterprise asset management. Jon reveals IFS's commitment to the full Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) journey, which they call the "Must to Dust" cycle. The key focus is on solving the universal problem of capital constraint. Learn how the strategic acquisition of a leading Asset Investment Planning (AIP) company allows IFS to optimize capital expenditure, evaluating repair vs. replace decisions, and leveling financial peaks and troughs over a 20-year horizon. This episode details: Industrial AI: How IFS avoids the "University of TikTok" problem by using a closed, pre-trained AI ecosystem that leverages your organization's manuals and data, making AI practical and reliable. The Future of Work: The imminent arrival of AI Agents designed to automate mundane business processes, like procurement, dramatically reducing "busywork." ALM Strategy: Why 80% of an asset's cost is determined before it's even purchased, and how this data-driven philosophy changes maintenance strategy forever.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they speak with Sheldon Roper, a CRL Black Belt and Reliability Engineer at JLL. Sheldon shares his unique career path from working on offshore rigs to becoming a reliability engineer and achieving his Black Belt in a remarkably short two and a half years. This conversation demystifies the prestigious Black Belt certification, explaining that it's not about new, complex projects, but about providing a "proof of concept" by documenting the valuable work you do every day. Sheldon offers practical advice for anyone on the fence about pursuing the certification: just set aside the time to write up the projects you're already completing. The discussion highlights the importance of certifications for professional growth and demonstrates how they serve as a powerful tool for showing tangible value to clients and your organization.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies. Jeremy shares his company's fascinating journey, which began 25 years ago with niche, high-tech work for the Department of Defense on applications for submarines and helicopters. He explains how KCF successfully transitioned this "exotic" technology to the industrial world, applying it to solve complex machine health problems. Jeremy reveals their key technical differentiator—a proprietary wireless protocol that provides high data throughput on a low power budget, enabling them to "eradicate all the problems, not just the easy ones." The conversation then turns to the biggest challenge facing the industry: the people problem. Jeremy candidly discusses how to overcome the "grizzled veteran" mentality and the fear of change, emphasizing that once workers embrace the technology, it leads to improved work-life balance, recognition, and genuine satisfaction. This episode offers a powerful message for leaders and technicians on why understanding and embracing change is the key to unlocking the true potential of AI.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Andy Hancock from SAP to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on enterprise asset management. Andy explains how SAP is leveraging AI—from its early predictive analytics library to its new digital assistant, Joule—to fundamentally change how users interact with the system. The conversation delves into the three phases of SAP's AI strategy: a “help me” function for new users, an advanced “decision support” phase that pulls insights from multiple systems, and the future of autonomous workflows that run in the background. Andy also addresses the critical role of data quality and the importance of a well-executed change management plan. This episode offers a clear roadmap of how AI is becoming a core, mainstream feature that will simplify processes, reduce screen time, and empower maintenance teams to make more accurate decisions, quicker.

Jeremiah Woodford – Verusen AI: Optimizing spares inventory tends to be a forgotten item with the focus being on day-to-day operations and maintenance activities. Often enough, companies are over buying parts and/or not accounting their use property to know where to start. We speak with Jeremiah Woodford of Verusen AI to discuss their current capabilities in leveraging organizations purchase history to identify the right MRO strategy based on your needs.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, Jennifer Gatza from Maven joins Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ to discuss a common problem in the Maximo® community: the "shiny object syndrome." Jennifer, a computer engineer by background, shares her powerful insight that putting technology first—before process and strategy—is a critical pitfall that leads to poor outcomes and user frustration. She details Maven's objective, disciplined methodology for guiding clients, which starts with a focus on core asset management principles and the establishment of robust governance. The conversation provides a roadmap for success: hone your fundamentals in Maximo Manage, take an incremental step with the Health module, and then strategically expand to advanced applications like Predict. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to ensure their Maximo journey delivers sustainable value, not just a collection of cool tools.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Louis Innocent, Director of Asset Management at EAM 360. Louis dives into a core problem facing the industry: the persistent failure of mobile adoption strategies. He explains the "why" behind this resistance—from generational knowledge gaps to poorly designed applications—and shares EAM 360's philosophy for success. Their approach prioritizes a user-friendly, offline-first experience with smart features like voice-to-text and automated work mapping. Louis also offers a powerful insight for the future: that mobile is the "last mile" for a successful AI strategy, as the quality of data captured by technicians in the field is what will ultimately enable AI's full potential.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they speak with Peter from Hexagon, a company focused on Asset Information Management (AIM). The discussion begins with a look at a fundamental challenge facing every industry: the "silver tsunami" and the loss of critical knowledge. Peter explains how Hexagon's solution bridges the siloed gap between engineering and maintenance by creating a "smart digital reality"—a digital twin of a facility. This virtual map is created using drones, scanners, and cutting-edge technology, transforming old, paper-based drawings into an explorable, video-game-like environment. Peter outlines the immense benefits of this approach: it significantly improves technician safety, boosts efficiency by providing instant access to asset information, and helps attract and retain young talent who grew up in a digital world. The conversation concludes with a look to the future, where AI will become a standard feature, offering autonomous task suggestions before humans even have to ask.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome Roger Ham and Muhammad Yusuf Bin Nazman from Kerry Ingredients, a global food production powerhouse. This episode tells the story of Kerry's journey, which began in 2021 with a commitment to "safety first, quality always," and culminated in a prestigious Uptime Award for reliability and sustainability. The guests share the "golden nugget" of their success: recognizing that people are the ultimate competitive advantage. They detail how they secured executive sponsorship from the CEO and overcame challenges like language and cultural barriers across 30 sites and 17 countries by creating a common, competency-based roadmap. Their strategy focused on building a strong foundation and empowering their team with training before jumping to advanced technologies. This discussion offers invaluable lessons on how to lead a multi-regional reliability program and demonstrates that the biggest factor in long-term success is a strategic, unwavering focus on the people who make it happen.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they welcome John Fortin and Billy Appleton from the Beverly Salem Water Board. This episode tells the inspiring story of a small utility (18 employees, 4 in maintenance) serving 100,000 residents, and their incredible journey from outdated, verbal maintenance practices to winning an Uptime Award for sustainability. John and Billy detail their strategic adoption of the Uptime Elements framework, transforming operations that once relied on 1990s paper records into a structured system. A key focus is their proactive approach to succession planning and onboarding new talent, integrating the "language of reliability" (Uptime Elements, CRL) into job descriptions and training. Billy shares his first-time experience at the conference, highlighting the invaluable power of the Reliabilityweb community for learning and peer-to-peer sharing from diverse organizations. The discussion underscores how strategic alignment, cross-collaboration, and continuous learning are vital for even the smallest teams to achieve significant impact, including preparing for an upcoming $8.5 million plant upgrade.

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio for a controversial debate with Tom Woginrich from IBM on "predictive maintenance vs. condition-based maintenance." Tom challenges the traditional view, defining the "predictive maintenance" of old as limited "univariate analytics" (single variables like vibration), often leading to frustration and missed failures. He then unveils the true power of multivariate analytics: high-frequency data from dozens of variables (amps, temperature, load, even time of day) analyzed by machine learning to predict problems long before they become potential failures. Tom shares a fascinating anecdote of how a simple window shade caused a multi-million dollar recall for an automotive manufacturer, a problem only uncovered through disparate data analysis. Learn how IBM Maximo's capabilities, including multivariable health scores, are building the foundation for this next-level prediction. The discussion culminates with a glimpse into the future, where AI-powered systems automatically suggest actions without human prompting. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to move beyond guesswork and unlock the true predictive power of their asset data.

Join Jonathan Guiney on Reliability Radio as they sit down with JLL's rising stars, Alexis Madris and Eric Rosales. Offering a fresh, younger perspective on the industry, they reveal the unexpected appeal of reliability and asset management: the creativity in data analysis, the thrill of problem-solving, and the satisfaction of seeing assets perform with "fantasy football" like precision. The conversation delves into their unique career journeys, from planning and maintenance technician roles to strategic reliability platforms, highlighting how diverse, hands-on experience provides a crucial "leg up." They offer powerful advice for aspiring professionals: don't be afraid to ask questions, seek out experienced mentors (especially those on the shop floor), and always challenge complacency. The discussion candidly addresses the perception problem of "facilities" work, advocating for "sexifying" the industry to attract new talent by showcasing its true complexity, impact, and "fun." Eric and Alexis ultimately emphasize the vital role of operations in ensuring essential systems, from steam to power, reliably keep the world running.

Join Jonathan Guiney on Reliability Radio as he welcomes Sunil Kamerkar, from Asset Analytix. With over 30 years in the business, Asset Analytix specializes in helping Maximo® users transform their operations, focusing on data quality, PM job plan optimization, and strategic program assessments. Sunil explains their partnership with Reliabilityweb's Uptime Elements framework, which guides their comprehensive assessments with the RAM-GPS tool. Learn how they tackle common pain points like outdated PM programs, leveraging Maximo data and a blended methodology of tribal knowledge, FMEA, and RCM to drive tangible improvements and mitigate corrective work. Sunil details their engagement model, starting with an accessible Proof of Concept workshop that demonstrates immediate business benefits like reduced downtime, mitigated risk, and cost savings. He offers a powerful message for organizations feeling "not ready" due to data quality or budget constraints: "Start wherever you are." Discover how taking that crucial first step, starting small, and continuously measuring progress is key to overcoming inertia and sustaining your reliability journey.

Join Jonathan Guiney on Reliability Radio as he speaks with Natascha Heyman, Director of WIRAM Africa (Women in Reliability and Asset Management). Natascha shares her inspiring story of joining WIRAM and her vision for accelerating the organization's exposure across Africa. She highlights ongoing, impactful projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the West African Network Rail , emphasizing WIRAM's crucial role as a platform to connect skilled African women and men with international global experts and networks. The conversation delves into how WIRAM actively addresses the global skills gap through monthly webinars , mentorships , and engagement with students , extending beyond just networking to genuinely improve professional skills. Natascha firmly believes that diversity is an accelerator for innovation and discusses WIRAM's unique potential to foster international diversity and inclusion within the industry. She extends a powerful invitation to all listeners, regardless of gender or culture, to join the WIRAM community, emphasizing the immense personal and professional gains from becoming part of this global movemen

Join Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ on Reliability Radio as they chat with Jim Barlow, Solution Strategy at JLL Technologies, live from TRIRIGAWorld. Jim unpacks the major themes shaping global real estate, including the current market contraction and the projected 30 million square feet of corporate space leaving US portfolios. Discover how leading organizations are moving beyond traditional utilization metrics, focusing on rights-sizing portfolios and optimizing spaces to attract and retain top talent. The conversation delves into the critical role of data – "the new oil"—and the art of translating it into actionable strategies. Jim highlights the importance of user experience in ensuring facilities remain desirable workplaces and touches on the convergence of Maximo and TRIRIGA for a unified view of operations. He also sheds light on the IBM Champion program, emphasizing the need for both service providers and clients to deeply understand business processes to unlock technology's full value. Learn why user experience is the single most important concept today and Jim's key advice: the journey is iterative. Don't aim for perfection out of the gate; plan well, adapt, and continuously grow your TRIRIGA implementation for lasting success.

Join Jonathan Gagne and Brendan Russ on Reliability Radio as they sit down with passionate industry experts Dave Reiber from Reliabilityweb and Rich McInnes from Net Results. This episode dives deep into the urgent issue of the skilled trades gap – a "big hole that's getting bigger." Dave and Rich reveal the motivation behind their upcoming book, designed to be a conversation for everyone in the trades, from aspiring apprentices to seasoned leaders and organizational decision-makers. Hear fascinating historical insights on the origins of trades and guilds, and how artisans have shaped our world for millennia. Beyond the challenges, the discussion celebrates the pride, craftsmanship, and artistry of tradespeople, highlighting the often-overlooked value and legacy they create. Dave shares his personal journey from an electrician at General Motors to a global business manager, emphasizing the vast opportunities a trade career can unlock. Rich challenges the notion that AI will diminish the need for skilled hands, making a compelling case for the enduring importance of those who "bend pipe or solder a joint." They explore critical questions: How do we foster aspirational goals in the trades? What does "master of the master" truly mean? And how can we bridge the perception gap between college degrees and vocational skills, showing the incredible ROI of a trade career? This conversation is a powerful call to action, reminding us that tradespeople are the unsung heroes building our future, and they need our recognition and support.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, host Jonathan Guiney sits down with Alexander Delic and Karolina Szymanska from MaxTAF at MaximoWorld. From flight cancellations and unexpected layovers to breakthrough tech sessions on generative AI, this episode is packed with real stories and real innovation. MaxTAF is on a mission to bring AI-powered productivity tools to the Maximo community—and they're doing it with a plug-and-play Chrome extension designed to put generative AI right where the work happens. Learn how they're using tech to solve real-world enterprise challenges, the importance of user-led innovation, and what's next for AI in enterprise asset management.

First get smart, then get quick. Dave Armstrong of Cohesive joins Reliability Radio live at MaximoWorld 2024 to talk digital integration, smarter asset strategies, and how to unlock serious ROI in Maximo Application Suite. With all our technology that we have available, we still struggle at getting it all in one place. We hear about concepts such as systems of systems. How do we bring all this data that's buried in various places into a single pane of glass with MAS. We chat with David on integrating systems together, like Maximo, with a critical eye on focusing on the value of the effort.

What's the first step in building a smart, reliable operation? Hint: It's not AI. In this episode of Reliability Radio, we're joined by Jeff Kinard from Prometheus Group, who drops hard-earned wisdom on what actually moves the needle. From baseline data to data governance and building trust between tech and people—it's all about doing the blocking and tackling before you throw deep.

Is technology your silver bullet—or a shiny distraction? In this episode of Reliability Radio, Jason Smith of ABS Consulting joins us at IMC to cut through the noise. You'll hear: Why your CMMS upgrade won't save you without clean data What makes culture the real foundation of success How top-down AND bottom-up leadership fuels lasting change Why community, not competition, is key to growth

Nobody graduates college as a reliability engineer—it's a journey you grow into. In this episode of Reliability Radio, JLL's Matthew Tingsanchali shares his story—from wrenching on cars to earning a CRL Black Belt. He opens up about early challenges, real-world lessons from implementing programs, and why the CRL framework helped bring it all together. Whether you're just starting out or deep in your reliability career, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn't a title—it's a mindset.

The reliability world is shifting—fast. In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ(JLL) sit down with Fabrice Brion, CEO of I-Care, to discuss how AI and IoT are reshaping predictive maintenance.

Sustainability and reliability are often seen as separate initiatives, but what if they are actually deeply connected? In this episode of Reliability Radio, David Robinson and Ian Higham from the Sustainability Consortium of the Reliability Leadership Foundation discuss how organizations can align their reliability practices with sustainability goals to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve asset performance.

As AI reshapes reliability, how do we move beyond buzzwords to real-world solutions? In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ from JLL sit down with Igor Marinelli, CEO of Tractian, to explore how AI and advanced condition monitoring are tackling some of the biggest challenges in maintenance and asset management. We are at a unique set of crossroads with the standardization of AI within solutions, generative AI, the silver tsunami, and a new generation of technicians that approach work and technology differently. The days of going to pick up a manual, or going between multiple systems to determine the appropriate action are becoming outdated. More and more, companies are integrating multiple sources of information to focusing on the prescriptive actions. Listen in on this conversation with Igor Marinelli of Tractian and hear about their approach to a single pane of glass for asset health.

What if reliability and asset management had a universal system—a framework that could be seamlessly integrated into your organization, no matter its size or industry? In this episode of Reliability Radio, Terrence O'Hanlon (CEO, Reliabilityweb.com) joins Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ of JLL to unpack the Uptime Elements Profound System of Knowledge—a structured approach designed to align asset management, leadership, and digitalization with enterprise objectives.

In this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ, of JLL, dive into the People and Culture at Work framework with industry leaders Sean Mullan (Medtronic) and Melissa Ruth (Cohesive).

In too many organizations, we hear about the need to align the goals to drive better value, but no one wants to change what they or what they are measured by. In this special episode of Reliability Radio, we sit down with Ron Moore and have a frank conversation about what works and what doesn't work in the effort to achieve actual inter-department cooperation and partnership. Everyone on the reliability journey needs to tune in to this one!

What can it do for me in Reliability and Asset Management? There are a lot of solutions in the market to help leverage data to create information with context to make decision. Jon Mortensen from IFS joins us to discuss this concept and what the capabilities are to unlock the power of data to move the needle on value creation at an organization.

New condition monitoring solutions are coming to the market with an ever increasingly frequency with updated features, firmware, and accessories. However, every once in a while, a new solution comes along that turns everyone's head. It's not very often that we hear about two titans in the condition monitoring space coming together to create a new solution. We have a chat about the union between Teledyne Flir Systems and UE Systems that led to the creation of the SI2 Acoustic Imaging Camera. Learn about this new technology with Graham Fonseca of UE Systems and Rob Milner from Teledyne Flir.

Have you heard about the Lubrication Leader Badge? What about the new IoT Leader Badge? Listen in on this podcast as we have a deep discussion with Jeff Smith of Reliabilityweb on the state of condition monitoring, fault cause detection, and the learning opportunities available to the Reliability and Asset Management community on Reliabilityweb's own Workshop Study System (WSS).