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By Alimey Diaz |  The incredible results offered today by Engineering and Asset Management are the result of the efforts of thousands of committed professionals. Many of them were women, scientists, visionaries, pioneering engineers who ventured to make their mark in a traditionally male-dominated world, and whose inventions revolutionized industry and saved thousands of lives. Women in Reliability and Asset Management (WIRAM), under the umbrella of The Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP),, works to elevate the role ...

It is difficult to imagine the immediate future without AI. Artificial Intelligence is growing and exponentially increasing the productive, financial and operational capabilities of organizations that have adopted it, demonstrating its usefulness and versatility in all types of industry. Its annual growth has been calculated at 36.6% (from 2024 to 2030), and together with Digitalization is the differentiating element that will decide the success of companies, organizations and entire regions. AI is a proven driver of global economic growth, ...

The Corporate Responsibility Element, part of the Asset Management Domain of the Uptime® Elements framework, expresses the strong influence of Asset Management and industrial maintenance on environmental impact, waste reduction and respect for the ecosystem. April is the month in which we celebrate International Mother Earth Day. At the Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP) we recognize the importance of this date, remembering that Asset Management is an unquestionable ally for the preservation of health and the environment, ...

By Brett Fisk | Reliability can be applied anywhere, yet often goes unnoticed, which means accolades for reliability efforts are exceedingly rare. Often, organizations celebrate when employees respond quickly and effectively to putting out metaphorical fires, yet employees’ reliability efforts that prevent the fires in the first place often go unrecognized. This is why earning a black belt in the presence of my peers was something I will never forget. While I began my reliability journey three years ago, I was already familiar with many reliability concepts, ...

Within the framework of the Uptime® Elements, Sp is the element with which Asset Management Yellow Domain begins, and which articulates the policies, strategies and plans to manage assets and obtain their maximum value in perfect alignment with organizational objectives. Here is a brief approach to one of the elements that articulates business success from an asset management approach. Uptime® Elements is a holistic system-based approach to reliability, which includes technical, cultural and leadership elements. It is made up of six major Domains: ...

By Alimey Diaz | We are entering 2025 and the word future is felt in the present. The digitization of industries has gained momentum in recent years and continues to grow. For this year, Digitization in Industrial Asset Management will continue to be one of the central themes in the maintenance and asset management industry. There are many aspects on which experts in our industry work tirelessly, such as sustainability, operational excellence and safety. Sustainable practices, carbon footprint reduction, waste reduction, optimization in ...

By Mahad Bouh Doualeh Operational efficiency and sustainability are paramount, the role of the Reliability Leader has gained significant prominence. These leaders not only focus on enhancing the longevity of assets but also on cultivating a holistic reliability culture within their organizations. However, they often face considerable challenges, notably a lack of sponsorship from top management and insufficient recognition of competency-based learning. This article explores the critical tasks of Reliability Leaders in the context of these ...

By Mahad Bouh Doualeh In an epoch defined by the incessant advancement of technology and heightened societal  expectations, the realms of logistics and heavy machinery find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Reach stackers, as a hallmark of mobile equipment, exemplify the critical necessity of a comprehensive strategy that harmonizes operational efficiency with ethical responsibility. As industrial practices evolve, a holistic framework encompassing strategy and planning,  corporate social responsibility, and comprehensive asset ...