See Details Below
The Battle for Reliability- Fundamentals Win the Day
What is reliability, and how, on Earth, do we get more of it? The Battle for Reliability is a graphic novel teaching the critical need for all industries to focus on maintenance fundamentals to avoid unscheduled shutdowns from breakdowns. The battle for reliability shows that everyday failures are still killing productivity even with the current focus on hi-tech sensors and software.
This easy-to-read, full-color graphic novel shows how creativity can solve repetitive reliability problems. In the end, ideas for projects generated from the rank and file can inexpensively and quickly improve reliability. Goal: To raise awareness of essential maintenance and its impact on reliability. Focus on small, focused actions.
Product details
- ASIN : B08TYJNYYH
- Publisher : Independently published (January 22, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 60 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8598795286
- Item Weight : 7.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.15 x 11 inches
What others have said about Maintenance Planning
Duane Ayres, Manager of Water Operations at City of Brantford, Canada Joel, I like how this was done. I like that although it’s simple, it gets the point across. Fault analysis, team building, and brainstorming, continuous improvement are all there. And every department is involved. That is huge. Everyone has a stake in it and realizes its worth. Even the bean counter. Ha ha. Great job.
The Battle for Reliability- Fundamentals Win the Battle
What is reliability, and how, on Earth, do we get more of it?
This is an action book. In other words, the story is based on a common problem, and the solutions are designed and carried out by the men and women dealing with the issues daily.
This book highlights the critical role of fundamental maintenance strategies—Tighten, Lubricate, and Clean (TLC)—in achieving operational reliability and reducing equipment breakdowns. Using a graphic-novel style, the author emphasizes that while advanced technologies like sensors and AI are valuable, neglecting foundational maintenance practices undermines their impact.
Key themes include:
Identifying Root Causes: Issues like dirt, looseness, friction, and heat are identified as primary enemies of reliability.
Proactive Maintenance: It is crucial to address defects during preventive maintenance to avoid costly failures.
Collaboration Across Teams: Encouraging communication between operations and maintenance teams to drive reliability improvements.
Simplicity Over Complexity: Prioritizing low-cost, high-impact projects such as proper bolt tightening, oil contamination prevention, and maintaining clean machines.
Cultural Shift: Advocating for an organizational mindset that embraces reliability at all levels—from the boardroom to the shop floor.
The narrative follows a fictional manufacturing company struggling with production delays due to breakdowns. The team achieves significant reliability improvements through teamwork and adherence to TLC principles, highlighting how simple, practical solutions can create profound change.
This engaging approach underscores the timeless value of maintenance fundamentals in driving efficiency and profitability.
You have just enjoyed an excerpt from:
The Battle of Reliability: Fundamentals Win the Day
is part of a series of books called Elements of Great Maintenance Management
Elements of Great Maintenance Management book series of full-color, fun, humorous graphic novels that demonstrate the basics of Maintenance.
You can see from the covers that these books are unique
There are 8 in the series so far. And by the way, we are writing new ones all the time. Contact me, Joel by email JDL@Maintrainer.com for any questions