Who makes a good Maintenance Manager?
The Maintenance Manager’s job is to avoid problems. This is not natural for many people because “…the major rewards in money and promotion so often go to those who show the best records of solving current...
What parts should be in your Maintenance Stores and why?
There are two things that can be said for certain about spare parts (including miscellaneous maintenance materials) – Stocking them is expensive and Not stocking them is expensive. This article explores the components of the cost...
What is “Maintenance” and how much does it cost?
“Maintenance” means different things to different people. Ask anyone without industrial experience what first comes to mind when they hear “maintenance” and most will tell you that they think of janitors working in schools and...
Union-management relations and and their impact on safety
I need to preface this article by explaining my attitude towards unions. I have never been a union member, and have spent a great deal of my time as a manager across the table...