🎙️ New on CMMSradio:We talk with Mike Payne—owner of Hill Manufacturing and host of By the Numbers from the Making Chips network—about scaling businesses, valuing maintenance, and saving shops from extinction.💡 Payne shares how neglected maintenance can slash business value, why he’s passionate about helping owners exit successfully, and how his “integrated life” philosophy drives both productivity and purpose.If you're in manufacturing leadership, finance, or operations, this one’s for you.🔧 Topics:• Maintenance & M&A• Business value multipliers• Shop acquisitions & strategy• Running a business like it’s for sale

Tune in for a panel discussion recorded at the 2025 Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in Anaheim California featuring panelists Corey Dickens (Brightly) and Jim Mayer (The Manufacturing Connector) talking maintenance, maintenance management, CMMS, leadership, and change management in sustainable manufacturing!

Register for SMexpo2026: https://www.sustainablemanufacturingexpo.com/en/home.htmlFind these panelist on LinkedIn and check out The Manufacturing Connector right here: https://themfgconnector.com/Thanks for following sand supporting CMMSradio!

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In this episode, we're joined by Alex Bolan from Digital Thinker Inc., fresh off the Streamline Asset Management User Conference. We cover a lot in a short time — from implementation pitfalls to training that actually sticks — with more in-depth episodes coming soon.One thing Alex makes clear: successful CMMS implementation isn’t magic. It takes full-spectrum buy-in, effective communication, and a plan that doesn’t fall apart under pressure.Start validation early — it’s about confirming the system, not checking every box.Don’t skip planning — your project plan is your backbone.Training should build confidence — show each role how it makes their job easier.If your data’s a mess, starting fresh can save you in the long run.AI can help, but only if your data’s meaningful. No shortcuts here.

In this episode CMMSradio talks with Roshan Satish, AI Lead at MaintainX, about how artificial intelligence is being thoughtfully integrated into maintenance workflows. They focus on empowering frontline workers, simplifying data tasks, preserving institutional knowledge, and enhancing CMMS usability—without replacing technicians. Roshan explains how their AI assistant uses real-world interactions, customer habits, and reliable sources to deliver helpful, validated support while avoiding common pitfalls like hallucinations or irrelevant answers.Key Topics:Embedding AI in technician workflowsSimplifying data entry and troubleshootingCapturing knowledge from experienced staffEnsuring AI answers are accurate and sourcedChime in with your comments and re-share this with your network!

We welcome back Trent McJunkin, CMRP ProFM for a thoughtful conversation on what makes CMMS implementations successful. Chime in with your comments and share this with your network!

Common pitfalls & building strong business cases

Training with purpose & not letting the tool drive the process

A ton of other jewels in this one!!

Be sure to sit in for the CMMSradio panel discussion at Reliable Plant 2025 where we will continue this topic go "Beyond the Buzzwords" with a real, raw, and unscripted conversation from the stage!! Additional panels: Bryan Bieschke, CMRP Andy Gager CMRP, CPIM, CRL, CAMA2 Alex Bolan!

Shout out to Engineering Maintenance Solutions who inspired this recent series of CMMS episode!

Joe Anderson returns to CMMSradio to dissect the real keys to CMMS implementation success. He emphasizes that leadership, team buy-in, and cultural alignment outweigh any software feature. Drawing from hard-earned lessons and case studies, he lays out a practical, no-nonsense blueprint: from training and data cleanup to PM planning and asset hierarchy. AI may be buzzy, but Joe argues it's culture and discipline that move the needle.Key Bullet Points:CMMS success depends on leadership, culture, and team buy-in — not just the tool.Admins must be well-trained to lead coaching and involve operators early.Data migration should focus on clean, relevant legacy data and solid PM foundations.AI in CMMS is overhyped; disciplined culture and sound data come first.https://reliabilityx.com/

This episode is loaded with gold! A real, raw, and unscripted on-stage event with two heavy-hitters in the maintenance industry.We're joined on stage, by Howard Penrose (MotorDoc) and Kevin Clark (Nanoprecise), at the recent Mobius Connect Live tour kickoff in Houston TX on April 7, 2025!It goes back to 1954 - Artificial intelligence, oops we mean Machine Learning, goes back that far and now it is a hype train like no other! Get ready for a wild ride through the buzzwords and related technologies, like sensor monitoring and how not to mount sensors! We get a little CMMS in there. This is all to get a real view on how this tuff works - Where it does, and does not, make an impact on the outcomes.We talk about drift (AI Drift), hallucination, and more! Set it and forget it is NOT a thing! All of our people, process, and technology needs to itself be maintained! Load in your comments to keep this conversation going! Let's gather, preserve, and pass on this tribal knowledge. It is not about agreeing or disagreeing - we want to get everyone thinking, critically, about all of these technologies and always remembering the basics and foundational elements will serve us well to better leverage technology.

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Luckily caught a window of time from the CMRP Targeted Insights Forum 2025 to have Dan Anderson, of ReliabilityX, join us for a quick episode! We talked SMRP, ReliabilityX, and industry goodness! It is always great catching time on CMMSradio with this guy! A stellar human and real deal maintenance and reliability industry pro!!Connect with him. Looking SMRP and get to TX for SMRP2025 this October! Hit up ReliabilityX and get your plant dialed in!! Integrity is their way of being!

Meet Joe Caetano of Elevotec! From poultry to asset management champion! It's just a slice of the journey story and it's loaded with insights, laughs, and a real talk on maintenance management! Just what we like!! Thank you, Joe, for an awesome discussion! Your passion is obvious!Be sure to comment and share this episode with your network. Follow  @cmmsradio  for more episodes from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference. Register to attend in 2026 and get in on all the learning: https://streamlineconferences.com/Connect with Elevotec here: https://www.elevotec.com/

Just in time for the May Month of Giving!In this episode, we're joined by Renée Richardson, Director of Philanthropy for Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH). It's over a year in the making and well worth it! We learn about Renée’s journey from Bay Area radio into the nonprofit world showcasing AWMH’s deep commitment to building better futures through workforce education and community support.

A central focus is the Metallica Scholars Program, which connects individuals to technical training and career opportunities through community colleges across the U.S. A special shoutout to ShopFloor Coffee for their support of All Within My Hands, the trades, and manufacturing culture.Former radio host at KFOG and Live 105.Leads philanthropy for Metallica’s AWMH foundation.AWMH supports disaster relief, food security, & skilled trades education.Metallica Scholars Program active in all 50 states and Guam.Helps fund short-term affordable training in skilled trades and manufacturing.Supports students and adults seeking career change or upskilling.AWMH works with Metallica’s M72 tour stops to connect students and community partners.Renée shares how the foundation helps transform lives—often leading to real job opportunities.Interested in sponsoring write to: [email protected]

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Support this amazing foundation! They are making a real difference! Listen to The Metallica Report here: https://metallica.lnk.to/TheMetallicaReport