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• Dos and Don’ts of Dashboards and CMMS Implementations on Wheel of Hogwash 3 03.06.2026 59мин

  George Williams is back for Wheel of Hogwash 3 on CMMSradio.The wheel lands on two big topics:“Dos and Don'ts of Dashboards” and “CMMS Implementations.”Key Impact:Dashboards: Ask tough questions in demos, give users control to build role-specific views, focus on future data (not just history), and watch out for metrics that create bad behaviors.Implementations: Most failures come from poor planning, rushed training, bad data migration, and skipping the hard work of cleaning/standardizing data upfront. Phase 2 rarely happens.Core Message:Dashboards and implementations both fail when you treat the CMMS like a fancy filing cabinet instead of a tool that needs real thought, ownership, and proper setup from day one.
• 15 Years in Maintenance from London Underground to ShireSystem CMMS Product Manager at Eleco 01.06.2026 37мин

  Andrea Banfi, Product Manager at Eleco (ShireSystem CMMS) discusses her 15 years in asset management from implementing Maximo at London Underground to product leadership. Successful CMMS adoption is about solving real customer problems and advancing their maturity level rather than just adding featuresProduct success depends on understanding each customer’s current challenges and maturity Biggest barrier: Articulating internal ROI to secure buy-in and resources AI/predictive features only deliver value with clean data and mature users Top performers align the system directly with corporate strategy (e.g. paperless operations, multilingual support) Tune in for this insightful conversation focused on the human and strategic side of maintenance technology. Episode sponsored by Eleco!
• The Connected Ecosystem is Adding Value for CMMS Clients 31.05.2026 42мин

  Tyler Hufstetler, Director of Partnerships at MaintainX, joins CMMSradio to discuss building a connected ecosystem through strategic integrations.MaintainX has scaled to 14,000+ customers, nearly 900 employees, and over a million users with a relentless focus on mobile-first usability and frontline adoption.The company is aggressively partnering with IoT, OT, condition monitoring (including Weights), SCADA (Ignition), MES, and ERP systems to eliminate data silos and shift from reactive to predictive maintenance.Integrations deliver clear business value: reduced downtime, optimized spare parts, lower TCO, and stronger floor-to-boardroom visibility.MaintainX Philosophy: obsess over customer success and high adoption, compete against themselves (not others), and build partnerships that genuinely make technicians’ lives easier.Tune in to watch/listen and chime in with comments! Are you a MaintainX client? Shout them out! Thanks for an awesome episode, Tyler!
• Fluid Life and Jeff Walkup are heading to Reliable Plant 2026 26.05.2026 23мин

  Jeff Walkup of Fluid Life discusses his two sessions at Reliable Plant 2026!Monday Workshop (3.5 hours): From Contamination to Corrective Action: Turning Oil Analysis into Reliability Decisions. Covers fundamentals, practical report interpretation, contamination control, and moving from data overload to actionable insights.Thursday Session: Leadership and building high-performance teams through influence, accountability, and culture.Focus on tried-and-true basics, combating analysis paralysis, empowering people, and turning reliability programs into measurable business results. These concepts are based in practical experience, humility, and long-term value over flashy tech! We LOVE that big time!Thanks, Jeff, for an awesome, and long-overdue, episode!Get to Reliable Plant 2026 June 15-18, 2026 in Reno Tahoe, NV.Save 10% with code CMMS10 here: https://conference.reliableplant.com/Connect with Jeff Walkup on LinkedInConnect with Fluid Life, Inc here: https://www.fluidlife.co
• Simplify Maintenance and Reduce Firefighting with remberg 23.05.2026 53мин

  David Hahn, CEO of Remberg, discusses building a modern, user-friendly CMMS designed to simplify maintenance, reduce firefighting, and boost asset availability. Visit remberg at Maintec booth J64Strong focus on frontline adoption with easy onboarding, AI-assisted preventive plans, QR codes, voice input, and multilingual support.One customer increased preventive completion to 90%+ and asset availability by 20%.Simplify maintenance first — technology amplifies people and processes, helping teams escape reactive mode quickly.remberg is a practical, Europe-grown platform (now expanding) built by someone who understands the shop floor realities of maintenance.https://remberg.com/de
• The $400 Million Lie Hiding in Your Balance Sheet and BIG Streamline Conferences News 19.05.2026 29мин

  Alex Bolan (Digital Thinker & Streamline Conference) joins CMMSradio for another real deal talk!The Syndicate! A select group of high-integrity pros solving maintenance & reliability problems! Why we’re still stuck in reactive maintenance after 60+ years!The “Invisible Balance Sheet” and how companies are leaving $400M+ on the table! Big Streamline Conference announcements! The 2027 location, plus Denver & Europe events! And much more!Enough reading, start listening! Thanks for following CMMSradio and supporting the industry!Chime in with comments and reposts! Everyone needs to hear this!Connect with The Syndicate here: https://cmmsradio.com/the-syndicate
• Scaling Root Cause Analysis for Multi-Site Operations RP2026 Session Preview on CMMSradio 15.05.2026 20мин

  Sebastian Traeger of reliability.com / EasyRCA and Jerid Jackson, Reliability & Asset Management Senior Manager at Frito-Lay (PepsiCo), previewed their upcoming session at the Reliable Plant Conference on 'Scaling Root Cause Analysis: A Repeatable Framework for Multi-Site Operations.' How Frito-Lay successfully rolled out EasyRCA across nearly 50 sites with strong adoptionMaking RCA software intuitive and desirable to use rather than forcing implementationFlexible, simple tool design paired strong training and support drove adoptionIntegrates with CMMS/EAM (they use SAP)This episode serves as preview for the Reliable Plant 2026 Conference (June 15–18 in Reno/Tahoe, Nevada). Use promo code CMMS10 at conference.reliableplant.com for 10% off registration.Thanks for joining to record, ahead of the Reliable Plant Conference 2026, Sebastian and Jerid!
• The Missing Piece in Maintenance and Reliability with George Williams 14.05.2026 45мин

  ??? (listen to hear it) is the #1 difference between good and great maintenance organizations. Hear it from a real deal pro and CMMSradio Syndicate member George Williams of ReliabilityX!Connect with ReliabilityX for help & join their free community: https://reliabilityx.com/
• Customer Journey from Legacy Nightmare to Thriving CMMS Using Limble 11.05.2026 31мин

  In this CMMSradio episode, Facilities Manager Ross Fergerson from Sargent Aerospace & Defense (RBC Bearings) shares how he replaced a slow, unsupported legacy CMMS with Limbo after a thorough evaluation. He details the strong support during the trial, a smart phased implementation, overcoming user resistance with gradual rollout and mobile tablets, and the major benefits after nearly 3 years: greater transparency for leadership, improved team morale, faster work requests, and better operational insights. Ross also praises the new mobile app and gives practical advice for anyone selecting or implementing a new CMMS: break it down and tackle it piece by piece.Thanks, Ross, for sharing your Limble journey story
• Real Talk vs BS Admitting What You Don't Know with Josh Zolin 07.05.2026 46мин

  Real Talk vs Bullshit: Why Confidence Means Admitting What You Don’t Know!Loaded with profanity! Josh Zolin returns to CMMSradio for a raw conversation about real confidence, failure, and cutting through the noise.We discuss why owning what you don’t know builds trust, why most “influencers” are just freelancers to an algorithm, and how getting things wrong is often the fastest way to get them right.True confidence isn’t knowing everything — it’s being comfortable saying “I don’t know… but here’s what I do know” or “here’s how we can find out."
• Deferred Maintenance and More with Andy Gager live at NFMT East 2026 02.05.2026 34мин

  CMMSradio talks with Andy Gager (AMG International) about two big maintenance challenges:Deferred MaintenanceToo often treated as a strategy, but it’s dangerous. Delaying work leads to much higher costs (3–4x), safety risks, and bigger problems later. Leadership resists spending now because “cash is king,” so maintenance teams must build strong business cases using CMMS data, risk numbers, and ROI — and keep presenting smaller, prioritized options until they get approval.Leadership & SupervisionNew supervisors are often thrown into the role without training. Key struggles: delegation, motivation (money is only a short-term stimulator), and avoiding micromanagement.Andy’s 20/40/30/10 rule: 20% superstars, 40% solid performers, 30% developing, and 10% toxic “10-enters” who drain most of a manager’s time.Core Message:A successful CMMS journey relies on people, process, and culture. Use your CMMS as a historian to capture data, prove risk, and speak leadership’s language (money and ROI) to fight deferred maintenance and build better teams.Connect with AMG International, and Andy Gager, here: https://amgintlco.com/
• Why Leadership Hates the CMMS and The Wheel of Hogwash 28.04.2026 56мин

  In the first Wheel of Hogwash episode, George Williams from Reliability X spins the wheel and tackles two big CMMS realities:Why Leadership “Hates” the CMMSIt usually comes down to one thing — they’re not seeing clear value. Learn how to speak their language, show real business impact (ROI, safety, compliance, uptime), and build support before you ever walk into the big meeting.What IT Doesn’t Tell You about the CMMSUser statuses, workflow configurations, security rights, and data export options are way more flexible than most teams realize. Plus, how to write better tickets and why regular data backups matter.Straight talk on people, processes, and the communication gaps that kill CMMS success.
• Asset Mapping Your Facilities 24.04.2026 21мин

  What happens when the right valve is buried in someone’s head instead of your CMMS? In this lively episode recorded live at NFMT East 2026, David Trask (ARC Facilities & Facility Voices Podcast) drops straight talk on asset mapping that literally prevents chaos during emergencies. From hunting for shut-off valves at 2 a.m. to protecting life-critical systems in hospitals, he explains why mapping your facility’s assets (with photos, videos, and clear locations) is essential before the “silver tsunami” of retirements hits. Real horror stories, practical CMMS tips, and how good mapping turns maintenance teams from firefighters into confident problem-solver! Check it out for yourself and drop a comment!Thanks for following! Chime in with comments or questions on the episode!
• 3 Brutal Truths About Reliability Most People Won’t Tell You 21.04.2026 42мин

  Joe Anderson drops raw truth on why reliability fails!It’s not technical - it fails at the (listen)Biggest lever is quality of (listen)Culture isn’t about buy-in (listen)Come back after watching/listening and load in comments! Agree Y/N? Why/Why Not!
• Maintenance Maturity Turns CMMS from Cost to Profit Engine with Eleco 17.04.2026 39мин

  Maintenance is NOT a Cost Center and Why Maturity Matters for CMMS Success! CMMSradio chats with Donal Bourke (20+ years in manufacturing, energy, utilities, and automation across oil & gas, pharma, chemicals, nuclear, and water) about how maintenance truly drives business value.Maintenance is not a cost center! It's a value driver and profit contributor, directly supporting energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, emissions reduction, sustainability, production quality, and safety.Strong maintenance regimes deliver upstream/downstream benefits across the entire business ecosystem.CMMS success depends on maintenance maturity (culture, people, data, processes). Without it, even the best software yields poor ROI and gets blamed.Baseline assessments are crucial to document current state (data structure, strategy, maturity) to spot gaps before implementation.Biggest barriers: Skipping upfront assessments, weak change management, ignoring frontline adoption, and failing to reinforce habits over time.Adoption & reinforcement: Leverage the 70-20-10 learning model (70% experiential). PMAC augments this with ongoing professional services. Reassessments, SOP reviews, monthly engagements for global clients—to keep data, processes, and improvements evergreen as organizations evolve.Change management is non-negotiable in regulated industries! Bring technicians/engineers along so workflows fit reality, not the other way around.Bottom line: Great CMMS + poor maturity/adoption/reinforcement = failure. Proper maturity + intentional, people-first change management + continuous improvement = real reliability, availability, maintainability, and measurable ROI.Connect with Donal on LinkedIn (Donal Bourke) or explore PMAC at pemac.com. Who's doing maturity assessments or ongoing reinforcement in their CMMS program? Share below with comments!
• Performance Based Hiring and Why Most Companies Still Get It Wrong with Lou Adler 13.04.2026 34мин

  Performance Based Hiring Why Most Companies Still Get It Wrong!Lou Adler (CEO of Performance-Based Hiring) joins CMMSradio to share how manufacturing and maintenance thinking can fix broken hiring. From his early days running an automotive accessories company, Lou tells the story of tearing down a stamping machine to implement preventive maintenance instead of constantly reacting to breakdowns.He applies the same logic to recruiting! Stop producing “bad hires” (scrap) by focusing on performance outcomes rather than traditional skills matching. *Great hiring requires the same process discipline as great maintenance. Find Lou Adler on LinkedIn! He knows his stuff!
• Operationalizing IoT Asset Data with Clay Bush and Stephen Lawson of Stratum at StrEAMline 2026 09.04.2026 28мин

  Live from Streamline Conferences in Greenville, SC, this CMMSradio episode features Stephen Lawson and Clay Bush from Stratum Consulting Partners (a TRM company) discussing their presentation “Operationalizing IoT Asset Data.” We explore how integrating IT/OT and IoT telemetry turns real-time equipment data into actionable insights—triggering work orders automatically, boosting asset reliability, and preventing failures like car dashboard alerts. Stratum’s growth post-TRM merger expands their full-service asset management offerings (software implementation, reliability practices, content), positioning them as a comprehensive partner. We dive into AI’s role in accelerating data analysis and asset history insights within CMMS, while stressing human judgment remains essential. Looking ahead, AI is poised to transform technician-equipment interaction as technology advances rapidly. Clay and Stephen thank Streamline Conferences for delivering high-value education, strong networking, and community-building in the asset management space.Thank you, Clay and Stephen, for being on #CMMSradio and supporting the maintenance industry!
• 250 Maintenance Leaders Surveyed and The New LIMBLE Mobile App 07.04.2026 33мин

  CMMSradio welcomes Amanda Myers to discuss her journey into maintenance tech, the critical role of high-quality CMMS data, and Limble's recent innovations.Amanda shares her background working with underserved industries (car dealers, nonprofits, dispensaries) and her passion for practical, human-centered technology; leading her to Limble, where she connects with the "salt of the earth" frontline maintenance teams.Key highlights from Limble's recent survey (over 250 experienced maintenance leaders):High-quality data builds cross-functional trust: 51% of strong-data organizations report trust with finance/procurement (vs. just 4% for poor-data ones).Data integrity turns maintenance from reactive/cost center into strategic partner.Challenges persist: 1 in 5 log less than 50% of work; Half of maintenance remains reactive/unplanned.This research informed Limble's redesigned mobile app (launched recently, with 1,400+ users in the first week), rebuilt technician-first for real-world use: faster search, expanded offline support, better task visibility, QR/photo capture (via AssetSnap), and reduced barriers in tough environments.
• Building a Generational CMMS Company with Justin Turner MaintainX 05.04.2026 43мин

  Justin Turner (EVP of Sales, MaintainX) joins CMMSradio and shares his journey from growing up as a maintenance director’s son, starting at SchoolDude (Brightly) in 2007, to joining MaintainX as roughly the 20th employee in 2020.MaintainX’s rapid growth!Their intuitive mobile-first product!Why they offer free trials!Why field adoption is the real differentiator in CMMS!and more!Tune in for a great episode, and long overdue, with Justin Turner! Be sure to check out all of the episodes with MaintainX on CMMSradio!
• Your Assets Thrive on Basic Maintenance StrEAMline 2026 CMMSradio Panel Discussion 01.04.2026 54мин

  Here's a Real Deal Pro lineup on our CMMSradio Panel Discussion recorded at Streamline Conferences! Bob Latino, Trent McJunkin, and Howard Penrose (MotorDoc) bring the heat when we start talking about how your assets thrive on basic maintenance! If real is what you want then you just found it! CMMS/EAM fails hard without nailing basics first: solid hierarchies, real criticality, consistent TLC routines (tighten-clean-lube-inspect), and rotating equipment standards. Skip them and AI, sensors, predictive everything = expensive trash. Repeat failures aren’t lazy trades—they’re systemic: broken procedures, garbage spares, cheap parts buying. Fix starts with listening to frontline, creating psychological safety for honest data, and closing loops fast (weeks, not months) so trust builds and data actually matters. Flashy tech on weak foundations = money pit. Trades are undervalued → layoffs + shortages = self-sabotage. Win leadership by linking maintenance to energy $, emissions cuts, real P&L. Engage trades: “What’s broken for you?” → fix cheap shit quick, start small, scale with empathy. Promote trades to kids as high-pay, high-brain careers. Bottom line: master boring fundamentals, value people, kill systemic BS fast—only then does advanced tech stop sucking money.