Tenneco Inc. on October 29 announced a major restructuring across its global operations designed to further reduce structural costs and capacity in response to the worsening industry …

Choosing the right Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) has become increasingly vital for industries striving to meet environmental regulations while ensuring optimal equipment …

What is a Fishbone Diagram? A fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect discovery tool that helps figure out the reason(s) for defects, variations or failures within a process. In other words, it …

General Motors announced on February 8 that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent …

One of the most recognizable symbols in modern manufacturing is the “TPS House” diagram as shown below. The diagram is a simple representation of the Toyota Production System (TPS) …

For nearly two centuries, many of the world’s largest organizations have worked with FM Global (www.fmglobal.com) to develop cost-effective property insurance and engineering solutions to …

Soft foot poses a challenge for plant operations and maintenance personnel. The common term for machine frame distortion, soft foot is caused when one or more feet of a machine are …

With the rapid expansion of the warehousing industry, companies are actively innovating to lower operational costs and make significant progress toward sustainable practices.However, …

Caterpillar Inc. and Lovat Inc. announced on April 2 that Caterpillar has acquired Lovat, a leading global manufacturer of tunnel boring machines used in the construction of metro, railway, road, …

When a maintenance program is successful, every area of the company is positively affected. Today, top organizations are reaping the benefits from implementing well-designed and …