On the Belt & Road, ensuring maintenance readiness for Algerian power plants
Recognizing the strategic importance of maintenance, Sonelgaz, the state-owned power company, has requested the CMMS to be included in all new projects: EPC companies have the responsibility to deliver all technical data in the CMMS and to ensure the system is used from day one.
read moreSmart O&M: the 8 hidden gems of Coswin 8i
This Tip & Tricks is dedicated to 8 advanced yet little-known standard features that make Coswin 8i a true Smart Operation & Maintenance solution, far beyond traditional plant maintenance solutions.
read moreSmart O&M as a tool for continuous improvement at BEGSE
By defining the “Core Model”, Siveco China has established a comprehensive maintenance management system for BEGSE, including technical data management, HSE management, preventive work planning, spare parts management, procurement management and decision support.
read moreThe maintenance assessment: a stepping stone for improvement
Maintenance assessments (sometimes called “audit” although we prefer the term “assessment”) represent a growing part of our business in China. This article will explore the principles, practice and benefits of such assessments.
read moreA China story, supporting the industry with Smart O&M
I am writing this editorial from the Three Gorges Dam, visiting as a simple tourist, 20 years after having implemented the maintenance management system there! I feel greatly privileged to have come to China at the right time to build the teams that delivered so many first-ever (and other superlatives) CMMS/EAM projects! Even before Three Gorges, we worked on Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant (phase 1 followed by the others), Shanghai Metro (line 2 had just opened!) and many more.
read moreAvoiding pitfalls when implementing WCM / TPM in China
Companies trying to implement World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Lean Manufacturing in China, usually as a part of a corporate roll-out, face specific challenges, which may differ from those observed in Japan or in the West.
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