The Cycle of Doom in Maintenance with Trent McJunkin

CMMSradio episode with Trent McJunkin."The Cycle of Doom" series: Born from factory-floor firefighting chaos—"we've always done it this way," no standards, accepted breakdowns, folks clueless on why work matters.Spot it: Hodgepodge gear, subpar OEE, sky-high overtime, burnout (frontline feels first—heroics get old fast).Escape: Honest root-cause hunt, tell the "why" story deep for lasting culture. Stewardship mindset, rally teams—many hands make light work.2026 hope: Tech/sensor crowd partners with basics masters—build shiny on solid fundamentals.Trent hits Streamline Conferences (Feb 9-12, Greenville SC) with Cycle of Doom capstone + actionable tool for spotting/fixing bleeders.Break the cycle, grind smart.https://cmmsradio.com/real-deal-pro-articles