Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Upon Further Inspection
Plans Are Worthless, but Planning Is Everything
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, we explore the challenges and best practices for optimizing enterprise asset management systems while maintaining high availability and safety performance. The discussion highlights the importance of designing digital frameworks around organizational needs, supported by strong processes such as RBI, root cause analysis, and MOC programs, along with clear communication.
Whether you're implementing a new enterprise system, struggling to optimize an existing one, or looking to improve cross-site reliability comparisons, this episode offers valuable insights on strategic planning, critical success variables, and the power of disciplined execution.
- 00:00 Introduction to Enterprise Asset Management
- 01:14 Challenges in Optimizing Asset Management Systems
- 02:47 Designing Effective Digital Systems
- 03:55 Case Study: Refining Corporation's Journey
- 05:22 Integration Complexities and Solutions
- 07:30 Importance of Design and Planning
- 08:44 Balancing Availability and Cost
- 10:41 Starting and Adjusting Asset Management Programs
- 11:37 People-Centered Digital Transformation
- 17:44 Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis
- 28:52 Communication and Flexibility in Implementation
- 31:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode Acronyms & Abbreviations
- API – American Petroleum Institute
- CCD – Corrosion Control Document
- CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System
- ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
- IDMS – Inspection Database Management System
- IOW – Integrity Operating Window
- KPI – Key Performance Indicator
- MI – Mechanical Integrity
- MOC – Management of Change
- NPRA – National Petrochemical & Refiners Association
- RBI – Risk-Based Inspection
- RCA – Root Cause Analysis
- RCM – Reliability Centered Maintenance
- SME – Subject Matter Expert
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