Operational efficiency in construction and manufacturing relies on shifting from reactive firefighting to proactive, data-driven maintenance. Greg Wortman, an operations manager with 23 years of experience, details how implementing MaintainX enabled his team to achieve a 53.5% year-to-date reduction in maintenance spend by centralizing institutional knowledge and standardizing operating procedures. The transition emphasizes the importance of aligning maintenance schedules with OEM specifications, investing in cross-training to eliminate single points of failure, and utilizing real-time dashboards to track key metrics like Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Rather than indiscriminate cost-cutting, the strategy focuses on protecting profit margins by controlling unplanned downtime and optimizing inventory management. This approach transforms maintenance from a necessary expense into a strategic lever for long-term operational reliability and growth.
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