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What CMMSradio’s Greg Christensen Has Learned from 30 Years in the Field

When Greg Christensen started in the CMMS space back in the late ’90s, software tools were clunky, slow, and often misunderstood. Since then, he’s seen it all—from bloated rollouts that missed the mark to lean implementations that quietly transformed how teams work. In this episode of Reliability 4.0, Greg shares what he’s learned after decades in maintenance and software, including

by Sebastian Traeger

August 13, 2025

Blog

Case Study: Scaling RCA Across 40 Sites at PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America

When Jerid Jackson, Senior Manager of Reliability & Asset Management at PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America, set out to improve problem-solving across the company’s snack and food manufacturing network, he encountered a common issue in large organizations: root cause analysis (RCA) practices varied drastically from site to site. Some teams were doing solid work, others were doing the bare minimum—or nothing

by Ryan Burns

July 31, 2025

Blog

Introducing Generate RCA Turbo with AI: Text + Pictures = RCA Faster!

Root Cause Analysis has long been the backbone of solving recurring issues in manufacturing, maintenance, and reliability programs. But let’s be honest: it takes time. Gathering the data, analyzing the event, building out a logic tree—these are critical steps, but they often create a bottleneck when time and resources are tight. That’s where EasyRCA’s newest feature—Generate RCA Turbo—comes in. This

by Ryan Burns

July 31, 2025

Blog

Continuous Improvement: How Justin R. Smith Keeps Reliability Moving at Americold

For any big logistics operation, reliability isn’t just about machines; it’s about people, systems, and clear communication. Justin R. Smith, Senior Manager of Regional Engineering and Maintenance at Americold Logistics, oversees maintenance for the Northeast region, plus sites in Canada and Argentina, where he’s driving continuous improvement with smarter diagnostics, better training, and clear, practical KPIs. From vibration monitoring and

by Sebastian Traeger

July 29, 2025

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AI in Reliability: How Allen Garcia is Blending Mechanical Engineering and Machine Learning at Baker Hughes

Today’s reliability work isn’t just about machines anymore; it’s about using AI to make faster, smarter calls. Recently, we sat down with Allen Garcia, a mechanical engineer at Baker Hughes and a PhD candidate at the University of Maryland focusing on AI in engineering. Allen knows both worlds: the nuts-and-bolts side of design, and now, how machine learning can shake

by Sebastian Traeger

July 22, 2025

Case Study

Unlocking RCA Excellence at International Paper | Case Study

International Paper operates in more than 150 countries and is one of the world’s largest producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper. With over 38,000 employees and hundreds of facilities worldwide, the company plays a critical role in global supply chains—from e-commerce packaging to hygiene products. Within this vast and complex organization, Scott Wiebold is leading a transformation. When he

by Ryan Burns

July 8, 2025

Blog

Start Smarter: EasyRCA’s New CMMS Integration Saves Time and Streamlines Your RCA Process

When failure strikes, your team needs to move fast. But too often, the first step in Root Cause Analysis is the slowest: setting it up. With EasyRCA’s new CMMS integration, that delay disappears. Now, your CMMS can automatically trigger a new RCA the moment a failure occurs—complete with pre-filled data and a structured starting point that’s built around your custom

by Ryan Burns

June 18, 2025

Blog

Data-Driven Reliability: How Rildo Pereira is Driving Global Uptime at Gestamp

In today’s complex manufacturing environments, success hinges on more than just uptime—it depends on using the right data to make smarter, faster maintenance decisions. In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we speak with Rildo Pereira, Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Gestamp, who oversees reliability strategies across three U.S. plants and supports global operations in 24 countries. With a focus on

by Sebastian Traeger

June 16, 2025

Blog

Transforming Manufacturing Reliability: Insights from Rehrig Pacific’s John Ramirez

Improving reliability in manufacturing requires more than just fixing machines—it takes strategy, leadership, and grit. John Ramirez, Reliability Manager at Rehrig Pacific’s Orlando plant, shares how structured reliability improvements can transform an operation from constant downtime to a culture of continuous improvement. John’s practical, step-by-step approach offers a roadmap for any manufacturing leader looking to drive real, sustainable change. Quick

by Sebastian Traeger

June 2, 2025