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Maintenance Mavericks Podcast

by UpKeep Maintenance Management

A podcast for people who want to learn more about all things maintenance and reliability. UpKeep Founder and CEO, Ryan Chan, meets with an expert from the maintenance community to take a deep-dive into topics that can help elevate our entire industry. Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/Check us out on socials!→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-upkeep→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepaom/

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Episodes

  1. S5: E10 The Future of Industrial IoT and Data with Bill Bither

    In this episode of the Maintenance Mavericks podcast, CEO and founder of UpKeep, Ryan Chan, sits down with Bill Bither, CEO and founder of MachineMetrics, to discuss the transformative power of industrial IoT and data in the manufacturing and maintenance industry.

  2. S5:E9 Overall Equipment Effectiveness with John Oskin

    In this week's episode, John Oskin, CEO of Sage Clarity Solutions, emphasizes the need to use OEE to identify losses and stratify them to determine their causes, recommends excluding planned maintenance from OEE calculations, and stresses the importance of real-time feedback and intelligent root...

  3. S5 E8: Supply Chain Demands w/ Jim Fleming

    As the Russia-Ukraine war wages on, we see the impact and the toll this takes on supply chain demands. How does this affect manufacturing in the United States you may ask? Jim Fleming, the co-chairman of ISM Data and Analytics Committee, co-chairman of ISM Technology Committee and a senior…

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  4. S5:E7 State of the Shop Floor with Joey Cantrell

    Over the past couple of years, COVID has been a big catalyst for supply chain issues—product shortages, working remotely, all the COVID shutdowns. How has the shop floor changed over the last three years amidst all of this unprecedented change? In this week’s episode, we have Joey Cantrell…

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  5. S5:E6 How the Next Generation Will Shape the Maintenance Workplace with Luke Clark

    The nature of work has changed drastically over the last three years, but how are those changes materializing in asset-intensive industries? The next generation of workers will be instrumental in shaping the future of work in maintenance, reliability, and operations as they embark on their…

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  6. S5:E5 The Future of Industry with Sunny Han

    Over the past several years, decades even, we have seen countless exciting advancements in technology across asset-intensive industries. While exciting, these changes have raised questions about how the future will look for maintenance, operations, and reliability teams within these industries....

  7. S5:E4 Creating an Innovation Haven with Andrew Black

    Innovation can often be a mysterious thing. How do we go about bringing widespread innovation to our teams, organizations, and even entire industries? Who is responsible for innovating? How do we change people's minds who may be resistant to new ideas? Andrew Black is the Director of Innovation…

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  8. S5:E3 Components of a Career with Ramesh Gulati

    There's been an ongoing discussion in our industry about the weight that formal education, hands-on experience, and, more recently, certifications carry in developing one's career. Is a formal degree necessary or can you learn everything you need to know on the job? How important are industry...

  9. S5:E2 Take Your Lubrication Program Up a Notch with Bennett Fitch

    In this week's episode, we have Bennett Fitch, Chief Strategy Officer at Noria Corporation, joining Ryan LIVE at the 2022 Reliable Plant Conference. We'll explore Bennett's extensive experience in lubrication and oil analysis to uncover practical tips and tricks for improving lubrication…

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  10. S5:E1 Chip Makers vs. Congress with Ramesh Gulati

    Every major industry relies on semiconductors, including automobile makers and the defense industry. This resource is so vital to our economy and society, yet it’s taking a long time to pass a bill to alleviate the shortage. Now, American semiconductor giants are warning lawmakers that they may...

  11. S4:E30 Using Multi-capitals in Asset Management with Rhys Davies

    Multi-capital value reporting frameworks give Asset Managers an opportunity to align their discipline and thinking with wider sustainability and ESG factors. This is to deliver true sustainability over and above solely net-zero thinking. In this episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we…

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  12. S4:E29 The Impact of Decarbonization, Electrification, and Sustainability on our Industry with Ramesh Gulati

    There is a lot of talk about sustainability. Many organizations are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint and are advocating for electrification to replace technologies that use fossil fuels. What kind of impact will this make on maintenance and reliability? In this week's episode, we…

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  13. S4:E28 Planning and Prioritization for Maintenance and Reliability with Nigel D'Souza

    Anyone working in an asset-intensive organization will know the importance of planning and prioritizing. In fact, without a robust planning and prioritization process, then creating a robust maintenance budget would be impossible. In this week's episode, we have Nigel D'Souza, Manager of…

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  14. S4:E27 We Wrote a Book! "Asset Operations" is Available for Purchase!

    Huge announcement... WE WROTE A BOOK! Back in 2021, UpKeep brought maintenance, reliability, and operations teams together in a new approach called Asset Operations Management. Now, we’ve written a book on the topic of Asset Operations, and why it is critical for the future of our industry! This...

  15. S4:E26 Women in Maintenance Special: What Matters More, Your Education or Your Experience? with Angela Borella

    In this special episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have the Data Analyst and Program Manager Assistant at Wearcheck USA, Angela Borella, on the show! Angela started her career in maintenance and reliability as a technician in 1995 and has since then specialized in oil analysis and...

  16. S4:E25 The Warehouse Space Race with Ramesh Gulati

    Right now, there is a soaring demand for warehouses and distribution centers. We're seeing all over the news how there are little to no spaces available. Why is this happening? And, how does this affect our industry now and in the future? Amid this Warehouse Space Race, American companies are...

  17. S4:E24 The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill and its Impact on the Maintenance Worker Over the Next 5 Years with John Povilaitis and Alan Seltzer

    It's official. Congress passed the historic Infrastructure Bill, which is a critical investment that aims to modernize our country’s infrastructure. But, this bill also has significant implications for the energy industry. We invited John Povilaitis and Alan Seltzer, shareholders at Buchanan...

  18. S4:E23 Women in Maintenance Special: Redefining the Maintenance and Reliability Industry with Christine Witte

    In this special episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have the Director of Product and Services at SEAM group, Christine Witte, on the show! Listen now to learn more about introducing maintenance and reliability in early education, how early exposure and awareness will redefine the...

  19. S4:E22 Women in Maintenance Special: Diversifying your Network with Charli K. Matthews

    In this special episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have the CEO of Empowering Brands, Charli K Matthews, on the show! Listen now to learn more about the inspiration behind Empowering Women in Industry, why diversifying your network is necessary, and how to take action today. Women…

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  20. S4:E21 Women in Maintenance Special: The Power of Diversity with Sanya Mathura

    In this special episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Sanya Mathura, Managing Director at Strategic Reliability Solutions, on the show! Tune in to learn how Sanya overcame the challenges she faced in the industry, how to bring value to the table, and the importance of bringing...

  21. S4:E20 Women in Maintenance Special: Key to Vendor Management Success with Trena Ellis

    We're excited to launch our Women in Maintenance Series, under the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast! In this series, Caitlyn Young-Gilbert, founder of UpKeep's Maintenance Community, meets with a female leader in the maintenance industry to discuss their career journeys and share best practices to...

  22. S4:E19 Digital Transformation for Asset-Intensive Industries with Ramesh Gulati

    As asset-intensive industries move further into the realm of digital transformation, what will be their key to success? When executives of organizations are determining the roles of digital and physical assets in their daily operation, what are the strategic themes to recognize? Ramesh Gulati…

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  23. S4:E18 Is the Answer to Easing the Labor Shortage... Children on Forklifts? with John S. Mueller

    We're living in an unprecedented time, where statistically, there are jobs available for every person searching for one. But, employers are expressing that they are having trouble finding workers equipped and able to fill open positions. What this tells us is that the labor shortage is being…

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  24. S4:E17 Operational Excellence and How to Reach It with Ramesh Gulati

    Operational excellence allows for businesses and its leadership to improve all areas of performance. It covers guidelines and best practices to ensure infrastructure is continually running at the top of its game. Ramesh Gulati, the Reliability Sherpa, is back on the show to chat with Ryan about...

  25. S4:E16 Data Centers Feeling the Heat! with George Parada

    Data centers are responsible for so much transfer of information. And, data centers are only continuing to grow and become more complex. Thus, managing maintenance and reliability for these center can provide some unique challenges. George Parada, Global Asset Management Quality and Reliability...

  26. S4:E15 Oil, Gas, OPEC, Oh My! with Jonathan David

    The global oil demand is rapidly recovering back toward pre-pandemic levels in major oil and gas-consuming countries. And, with the demand for oil being greater than expected, there is a surge in oil prices all around the world. What will it take for these prices to fall? How will this impact our...

  27. S4:E14 The Strategic Business Case for Physical Asset Management and Reliability with Bob DiStefano

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Bob DiStefano, Chief Operations Officer at Performance Consulting Associates, on the show! Bob and Ryan talk about asset management and reliability best practices, why it's important to implement these practices, and how it can...

  28. S4:E13 Strategy as a Team Sport with Charli K. Matthews

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Charli K. Matthews, Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, on the show! Charli and Ryan talk about how working towards a vision and building alignment to reach goals requires buy-in from the entire team, and not just a single...

  29. S4:E12 Are America's Workplaces Still Too Dangerous? with Luke Anear

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Luke Anear, CEO of SafetyCulture, a company that stems from his passion and lifelong dedication to solving critical problems in safety and quality across the industry. Luke and Ryan talk about the relaxation in the approach to...

  30. S4:E11 Community Question Round-Up No. 7 with Ramesh Gulati

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack Group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa…

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  31. S4:E10 Chaos in America's Port and the Shipping Crisis with Lucas Marino

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Lucas Marino, who wears many hats, one of them being the Life Cycle Engineer at Amentum! Lucas and Ryan talk about America's Port — why they are struggling to keep up, who is profiting from this crisis, who is hurting from it…

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  32. S4:E09 Why is the World Short on Everything!? with Larry Wigger

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Larry Wigger, supply chain management expert and Assistant Teaching Professor at UMKC, on the show! Larry and Ryan discuss a hot topic in today's world: the disruption in our global supply chain. Listen now! Join the Maintenance...

  33. S4:E08 The Data That Drives PM Optimization with Rick Clonan

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Rick Clonan, maintenance expert and co-author of the book Engineer’s Guide to Preventive Maintenance: Mitigating Asset Risks Through Preventive Action on the show! Rick and Ryan discuss topics surrounding the data that's…

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  34. S4:E07: Sustainable Business Processes in Asset Management & Beyond with Chris Colson

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Chris Colson, Principal at Allied Reliability, and co-author of Clean, Green, and Reliable: A Sustainable Reliability Guide For Industrial Plants on the show! While the benefits of equipment reliability are most noted for…

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  35. S4:E06 From the Military to Maintenance - How to Transition into a Successful Career

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have a special panel episode co-hosted by Gary Wood, U.S. Army Ranger and UpKeep Senior Implementation Manager. To celebrate Veterans Day, we invite you to spend time with four Veterans who have transitioned from the US Armed Forces…

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  36. S4:E05 Innovation and Its Importance with Shweta Saxena

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Shweta Saxena, CEO of MachineMax, on the show! Ryan and Shweta explore the topic of technological innovation — especially in the mining and construction industry — and how critical it is for the industry to adopt and adapt to…

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  37. S4:E04 The Future of Asset Analytics with Dane Boers

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Dane Boers, founder of Modla, on the show! Ryan and Dane explore the topic of advanced analytical techniques and the future of analytics in preventive maintenance. Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community…

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  38. S4:E03 Community Question Round-Up No.6 with Ramesh Gulati

    In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack Group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa…

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  39. S4:E02 Maximizing Safety and Reliability with Mark Benak

    In this week's episode of Maintenance Mavericks, we have Mark Benak on the show! Mark is a technology entrepreneur who holds a ton of experience and industry knowledge. Ryan and Mark discuss the difference between maintenance and reliability, ensuring optimal maintenance strategies for safety and...

  40. S4:E01 Women in Maintenance with Caitlyn Young-Gilbert

    We're excited to announce the launch of our podcast's rebrand to "Maintenance Mavericks"! To kick off our new season and our new name, we have our very own UpKeep Chief of Staff, Caitlyn Young-Gilbert, on the show! In this episode, Caitlyn shares with us her latest project, the Women in…

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  41. S3:E23 The Human Side of Maintenance with Jim Vantyghem

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Jim Vantyghem, CMMS Senior Support Manager at Gentek Building Products, on the show! Jim has a huge passion for understanding the human side of maintenance — solving common frustrations and issues that maintenance personnel…

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  42. S3:E22 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.5 with Ramesh and Ryan

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa…

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  43. S3:E21 Working in the Food and Beverage Industry with Andy Gailey

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Andy Gailey, Founding Director of UPTIME, back on the show! Andy has spent over 20 years at Pepsico, and Ryan takes this time to learn more about Andy's experience in this company, and in the Food and Beverage industry as a…

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  44. S3:E20 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.4 with Ramesh and Ryan

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa…

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  45. S3:E19 Maintenance Process Mapping with Ricky Smith

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Ricky Smith, Expert in Residence at UpKeep, back on the show! Ryan and Ricky discuss Maintenance Process Mapping — what it is, why it's necessary, and how it can improve an organization's maintenance function. Listen today! Join...

  46. S3:E18 Makings of Great Maintenance Supervisors and Managers with Cliff Williams

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Cliff Williams, Principal Advisor of Maintenance and Reliability at People & Processes, back on the show! Ryan and Cliff take a deep dive into the role of Maintenance Supervisors and Managers, and how these positions play a…

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  47. S3:E17 The Leadership Mindset with Tom Furnival

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Tom Furnival on the show! Tom is currently the Vice President of Marshall Institute, and holds a ton of experience working with industry professionals and teaching them highly relevant solutions to improve performance. In this...

  48. S3:E16 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.3 with Ramesh and Ryan

    In this week's special episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa...

  49. S3:E15 Building an Engaging and Successful Reliability Culture with Aaron Schultz

    In this week's episode of The Maintenance Community Podcast, we have Aaron Schultz on the show! Aaron holds over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, and has gained a ton of valuable insight on how to work with organizations to improve their reliability culture. In this episode, Aaron shares...

  50. S3:E14 TMCP Special: Community Question Round-Up No.2 with Ramesh and Ryan

    In this week's special episode of The Maintenance Community Pod, we'll be doing another Community Question Round-Up, where we review questions submitted by members in our Maintenance Community Slack group and hear insight from one of our Maintenance Experts in Residence, the Reliability Sherpa...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast for people who want to learn more about all things maintenance and reliability. UpKeep Founder and CEO, Ryan Chan, meets with an expert from the maintenance community to take a deep-dive into topics that can help elevate our entire industry. Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/Check us out on socials!→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-upkeep→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepaom/

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