Joe Gerstl

Beyond the Broken Machine: Equipment downtime isn't just an inconvenience, it’s an operational black hole. Take control of your profitability and drive sustainable growth. You've undoubtedly faced the frustrating reality of equipment downtime. It's a thief in the night, stealing precious minutes, hours, and even days from your operations. But have you truly grasped the full extent of its financial impact? While the immediate losses – stalled production lines, missed deadlines, and urgent repair costs – are painfully obvious, there's a far more insidious side to your downtime. There are hidden costs that quietly gnaw away at your profits, erode your competitive edge, and hinder your long-term growth. For starters, there are direct Financial Impacts: The ripple effects of downtime extend far beyond idle labor. Think of disrupted schedules, overtime expenses, increased inventory carrying costs, and even potential contract penalties. These tangible losses quickly add up, eating into your profit margins. Then there are Indirect & Intangible costs: The damage doesn't stop there. Downtime breeds customer dissatisfaction, erodes brand trust, and fuels employee frustration. It can lead to increased turnover, missed opportunities for innovation, and a gradual decline in operational efficiency. Beyond that, there are Industry-Specific Impacts: Each industry faces unique vulnerabilities. Manufacturing contends with production line shutdowns and safety risks, while distribution and logistics grapple with supply chain disruptions and warehouse inefficiencies. In the fast-paced auto parts sector, downtime can jeopardize just-in-time manufacturing and disrupt dealer services. In the coming weeks, we’re covering the stories of uninterrupted workflows and smooth operations. So stay tuned!! Follow me for strategies and insights into equipment management for resilient supply chains. #equipmentdowntime #operationalefficiency #manufacturing #distribution #logistics #manufacturing #autoparts #supplychains

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Over the past few years I've had a lot of discussions with states about how to share a lead service line inventory for an entire state. This is a great example of how to do it from Minnesota https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ I like the simple presentation of high level info about water systems and the ability to see info about individual services. The popups are also really well done. #water #utilities #esri #GIS #arcgis

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Acronyms like PLM, CAD, AI, and others are commonly used to describe the technology behind industrial software solutions. This guide explains some of the most frequently used acronyms and how each respective technology can help to accelerate digital transformation.

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Summarizing what I dub “the path of least resistance” for CCDA ingestion in InterSystems - Part 2 is a bit of a tech tutorial, but Part 3 on how to streamline and gain efficiencies wouldn’t make sense without this

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What does a culture of innovation really mean? Why does it matter? And how do you create one? Check out this recent article by Cath Everett via diginomica, featuring Bill Pappas, EVP and Head of Global Technology and Operations, which discusses how to integrate #innovation into company culture to get to the right impact. Bill also shares some great examples of innovation in action at MetLife through initiatives like our Global Hackathon and Experimentation Fund. Read the article here: http://spr.ly/6049dSGBN

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Project Scientist. Every year for a full week, Trane in La Crosse hosts Project Scientist. Today I had the opportunity to spend the morning with a fun group of 7-12 year old girls. We learned about compressors, respiratory and the science behind it, including potential occupations. Of course there was some other silly fun such as choosing ice cream for a year or a dream car of your choice. Can you guess which one the girls choose and which one the adults choose? #fullsteamahead #weboldlygo #tranetechnologies

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Do you want to learn how Thermo Fisher cured an ailing supply chain and saved millions with Kinaxis and Cognizant? Join us on May 23 for a live webinar and learn how you can build a resilient supply chain. Save your spot. 👇

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Always enjoy working with the Mobius Connect team. They just added my article on building an ecosystem to improve OEE (or other guiding metrics). The move from monolith to modular creates greater flexibility for industrial technology users. Looking to companies that value partnership to drive your success can be a key factor in the level of success you achieve. https://lnkd.in/gKKYbsxJ #oee #partnerships #ecosystem

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Searching for a strategic guide to help your energy operations navigate the dynamic complexities of the industry with confidence? Look no further! Check out how Spotfire is helping energy companies make better decisions that drive operational efficiency and cost savings. http://spr.ly/6044iRTS8

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I spent some time with fellow manufacturing professionals on behalf of a client this morning before heading out for vacation this week. Chuck Boyles and Randy Romanaux both led great presentations that provided insight into how manufacturers can leverage machine vision (and when it makes sense to do so) and AR for improved onboarding/training and employee retention. And I don’t give that compliment lightly because these types of presentations can go into sales pitch very quickly sometimes. In an effort to wrap up all the takeaways in one sentence: Automation, AI and digitalization will continue to be top of mind for manufacturers and construction companies — and workforce development will continue to be a critical need to ensure user adoption and realization of the promises of automation. And I’ll continue to be here for training and advisory! Georgia AIM: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute Georgia MBDA Business Center

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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Spins are super impactful to IT. We'll be talking with Ed Kopp from Rockwell about best practices to achieve success. If you have any kind of merger or spin activity happening, be there! 1. What are the types of M&A you need to understand? How do we think about each of these approaches? 2. What are the project lanes for M&A and what do I need to think about as I prepare the project for success? 3. What are the tooling options to accelerate this? 4. What best practices would make this go better? https://lnkd.in/gW8Y3iyQ

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If you are utilizing the industry leading IFS Merrick solution to simplify the challenges of managing large portfolios of wells and equipment around your remote operations, you could truly transform your business with IFS EAM. Maximize the power of AI to contextualize data and create investigative points that lead to smarter, data-driven decisions, a reduction in drive times to well sites, optimized production, and improved safety in a fast-moving regulatory environment. Our infographic reveals 7 key ways AI can elevate your production operations. Get it now to start optimizing. https://ifs.link/PcWysf

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An insightful conversation. Pratibha Pillalamarri delves into #assetmanagement, specifically focusing on: - Its pivotal role in maintenance practices across operations. - The transformative impact of #AI and #ML. - Its evolution over recent years. AspenTech Asset Performance Management #APM

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"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak" - Hans Hofmann We have too many terms and too many versions of those terms in the #Maintenance community. So lets get back to the basics, simplify the terms, and be very particular in our choice of words and how we use them. Joe Anderson wants to start the "simplify maintenance terms" conversation. Let's keep it going! https://lnkd.in/ehSRVdXv

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I'm very honored for the chance to pre-review the release of an upcoming book The Lean-Agile Way by Cecil Rupp, forward by Mik Kersten and published by Packt. Based on Mik's Forward, I'm sure I'm going enjoy the read, as it is guide for Practitioners. Stay tuned, I'll post some nuggets of wisdom from it... #theleanagileway #vsm #devOps #productmodel #valuestreammanagement #valuestreamnetworks #BLAST #BASE #lean_agile

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If you're in Omaha for the Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Executive Summit today, be sure to catch Greg Deitch's breakout session at 12:50 for business operations with technology. The "Growth Without Pain: A Smarter Way to Scale Operations" session is for executives who find that with growth their processes don't work as well as they once did. Fluent Consultants

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Acronyms like PLM, CAD, AI, and others are commonly used to describe the technology behind industrial software solutions. This guide explains some of the most frequently used acronyms and how each respective technology can help to accelerate digital transformation.

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📆 Esker U.S. has an exciting lineup of webinars this month that you won't want to miss! Whether you're looking to gain insights into the latest trends, connect with industry experts or learn best practices for process automation solutions, Esker has something for everyone this month. Sneak peek at what's coming up: 🔒 How to Prepare & Defend Your Company Against Modern Threats 💻 Esker Invoice-to-Cash Solution Suite Demo 📊 8 Order Management KPIs Worth Measuring 📈 AP & AR Automation Trends 😀 So much more! Check out what's happening and mark your calendars: https://lnkd.in/gXVyAdFJ #Webinars #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #S2P #I2C #Esker

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