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Fresh off of the #SMRP 2025 Conference in Fort Worth, Texas we connect with Andy Gager of AMG International Consulting to get his take on the conference, his presentation sessions, and his upcoming training workshops! Andy is a Real Deal Pro and we recommend you contact him for help with maintenance, reliability, leadership, and MRO storeroom training! Connect with Andy on LinkedIn or hit the webs...

BIG news today for Nanoprecise Sci Corp and MaintainX ! 👇 They announced working together to help their respective clients, and the industry, with one unified maintenance ecosystem! It's great timing coming as we wrapped the first ever Friends of Nano Presented by CMMSradio production last week at SMRP 2025 in Fort Worth, TX.Congratulations all around! 🤘 Thank you Kevin Clark and Giuseppe De...

Heavy doses of real. Step up and hear it! You might not like it or you just may love it! The real point is will you hear it and do something about it! It has a little bit of everything from maintenance to perceived partnerships in the industry to human stuff and what it takes to be a building instead of a destroyer! Joe Anderson tells it like it is without sugar coating any of it! He is a real dea...

Corey Dickens of Brightly Software recently joined CMMSradio to discuss AOMS (Asset Operations Management Software) as the next step beyond CMMS/EAM — and it’s got people talking. AOMS promises more than just tracking work orders. It’s about connecting maintenance, operations, reliability, and performance data into a single platform that drives real business outcomes. Key Points:Bigger Scope: Ties...

We talk with Jennifer and Tacoma Zach of MentorAPM about asset management fundamentals, ISO 55000 alignment, and their sessions at SMRP (Oct 6–9, Fort Worth). They explain how a top-down, system-first approach helps teams prioritize the right work, optimize resources, and deliver business value. Tacoma shares a case where this approach led to same-day capital approval, showing how prioritization d...

In this episode of CMMSradio Joe Anderson (ReliabilityX) says it plain: Most maintenance problems? Self-inflicted.4 Gaps Killing Reliability:⚡ Strategy⚡ Precision⚡ Early Detection⚡ LubricationForget chasing dashboards — fix the basics first. Hands-on over PowerPoint and books. Real-world wins over vanity metrics.🎧 Tune in before SMRP (Oct 6–9, Fort Worth)🎤 Find us at the Friends of Nano boot...

CMMSradio sits down with Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk to talk SMRP Conference, community, and the power of real storytelling in maintenance and reliability. Scott shares how passion for skilled trades starts young, why education and mentoring are critical, and how conferences like SMRP and IMTS keep the industry connected and inspired.🔑 Key TakeawaysSMRP is about people first – connection,...

#CMMS or #EAM Greg and Candi dig into SMRP 2025, Ultimo’s unique CMMS/EAM positioning, and how sustainability priorities are evolving in maintenance. They cover why data capture matters from shop floor to boardroom, the maturity curve of maintenance, and why people & process beat tech every time.#SMRP2025: Visit #Ultimo at Booth 107 + catch Candi’s talk: “Is #ESG Still a Strategic Imperative?”...

Niall Sullivan, Siemens, returns to CMMSradio to talk about the upcoming Mainstream UK Summit 2025 in Birmingham, England! It all happens October 21, 2025 at Millennium Point. Tickets here: https://www.mainstreamcommunity.com/uk-summit/home

Stop the MadnessCMMSradio talks with Alex Bolan of Digital Thinker about Stop the Madness — a no-fluff, no-sales half-day workshop touring South Carolina. Instead of vendor pitches, attendees identify their top 3 pain points and collaborate with experts from Digital Thinker, ReliabilityX, and Uptime Solutions to solve real problems. No booths. No pitches. Just solutions.50-person limit per city fo...

CMMSradio sits down with Mark Kingkade (Maintenance Expert & Consultant) with Waites to dig into what it really takes to transform maintenance beyond buzzwords and into business impact. We challenge the idea that technology alone can fix maintenance issues, stressing that leadership, discipline, and cultural alignment must come first. People & Process First! Tech is an amplifier, not a fix...

Brace Yourself! Human Expertise Over Hype in Maintenance! We welcome Bryan Bieschke, CMRP (VP of Maintenance Programs, UpTime Solutions ) to talk about why he joined Uptime! They put human expertise at the center of reliability. While AI and tech are powerful tools (and making lots of noise), real results still come from skilled people who know the work, ask the right questions, and build trust ac...

The noise is loud in maintenance and reliability — shiny tools, AI promises, and acronyms everywhere. Hear from Andy Gager (AMG International Consulting) on CMMSradio as we cut through the hype and get back to what really matters:✅ Knowing the true cost of maintenance✅ Fixing MRO practices that erode trust✅ Building culture and behaviors before techAnd don’t miss Andy live at SMRP 2025 (Fort Wo...

CMMSradio talks with Joe Caetano, one of our favorite humans, about cutting through the noise in maintenance and reliability by focusing on facts, not acronyms. Knowing a business better than it knows itself, simplifying complexity, and aligning the boardroom with the shop floor to deliver real results is the way. We highlight the upcoming SMRP 2025 Conference in Fort Worth (Oct 20–23), encouragin...

The Hexagon LIVE 2025 Full ReelNew Episode! All the floor walks and booth visits from the event in Las Vegas, NV! 50 minutes for ya! Thank you to hashtag#Hexagon for inviting, and hosting, CMMSradio ! Thank you to DigitalThinker, Inc. and to Elevotec Inc for helping get us to this awesome event! In the video: ABS Consulting , Verusen AI , BIM Consulting, Kuzma ( Michael S. Kuzma ), Projectmates by...

Real Deal Pro comin in hot and loaded with GOLD! We caught up with Joe Anderson of ReliabilityX and WOW did we get some serious insights! Watch/Listen to ALL OF IT! 🤘 We get below the water line and into the hidden tax of unreliability with a nice brief on #TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)! Is the maintenance industry in decline? Are we "problem tellers" with no solutions? Go see this...

CMMSradio interviews Tyler Hufstetler, Director of Partnerships at MaintainX, about his transition from military service and field operations to tech leadership. Tyler shares how battlefield strategy, hands-on oil & gas work, and a focus on team dynamics have shaped his approach to building meaningful partnerships that drive customer value and innovation at MaintainX.Key TakeawaysMilitary back...

n this episode of CMMSradio, we're talking Octave with Alex Bolan of DigitalThinker Inc at Hexagon Live 2025 in Las Vegas! Shout out to DigitalThinker, Elevotec, and Streamline Conferences for getting us to this event! Thank you Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence for hosting CMMSradio at #HexagonLive2025!More content coming from this awesome event!https://streamlineconferences.com/https://di...

CMMSradio interviews Steve Elsham (Ultimo) and Zach Seeley (FSI) about Ultimo’s acquisition of FSI, combining Ultimo’s broad EAM expertise with FSI’s deep healthcare CMMS knowledge. Both brands will stay independent but share resources under IFS, accelerating AI-driven innovation and enhancing solutions. Clients gain stronger support and better tools to manage complex, safety-critical healthcare m...

Christer Idhammar, Founder of IDCON, Inc., reflects on the success of Mainstream events and the enduring importance of maintenance fundamentals, regardless of technological evolution. What would you pick, skills or technology? Why is Mainstream the best conference? Fundamental principles like planning/scheduling over flashy tech. Technology should support—not replace—core maintenance practices. Le...

George Williams of ReliabilityX joins CMMSradio to discuss the upcoming SMRP conference, trends in maintenance and reliability, and the critical role of CMMS systems in operational excellence. They explore the tension between new technologies like AI and the often-neglected fundamentals of reliability. SMRP 2025 will spotlight AI, workforce gaps, and reinforcing reliability fundamentals. Reliabili...

A rant you do not want to miss! Real deal pro ahead!!Dr. Howard Penrose critiques the overuse of simulated data in engineering and maintenance fields, emphasizing the value of real-world experience and data in both research and AI applications. Key Takeaways:Real data is being undervalued in favor of simulated or AI-generated data. AI systems in maintenance are often oversold and underperform. Aca...

In this episode, CMMSradio welcomes Easton Snyder, Senior Sales Engineer at Traction, who shares his career journey from mechanical engineering to process consulting. Easton dives into how Traction supports manufacturers with CMMS implementation, the importance of process understanding, and how to maintain momentum post-sale. He offers insights into data integration, AI, and sustaining operational...

A Voice for the Skilled Trades and the Journey into Manufacturing! New episode - Warning, there's some summer fun noise in the background. In this episode, we sit down with Darryl Gratrix, Production Manager at Molded Precision Components (MPC) and a passionate advocate for skilled trades. From a geography degree to tool and die making, Darryl's unconventional journey through stamping, mol...

Bryan Bieschke returns to CMMSradio, reflecting on the panel at Reliable Plant and digging into the art of truly understanding clients. They spotlight the gap between buzzwords and real-world practices—especially when it comes to asking better questions, clarifying terminology, and integrating CMMS purposefully within well-defined maintenance roles. Key TakeawaysActionable insights over buzzwordsC...