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12:20

July 28, 2025

Driving Performance: Applying Reliability Fundamentals to Cut Costs and Boost Output

Perspective
Data Stage
Day 01

Like many manufacturers, we struggled to agree on our biggest efficiency issues. We implemented a reliability measurement process and formed a team to prioritize and solve problems collaboratively. The results have been significant: MTBF increased by 65%, breakdown hours down 20%, breakdowns dropped 14%, and production output up 11%—all without major investment.

  • How we evolved from disagreement over inefficiency causes to a focused approach
  • Our process: targeting repeat breakdowns and conducting RCA for incidents exceeding 4 hours
  • Strategic team assembly to ensure critical buy-in across functions
  • Case example: upskilling team and eliminating contractor dependency, saving $50k annually
  • How simple tools drove significant impact through the right collaborative minds
  • Actionable strategies that delivered immediate progress with minimal investment
Topics:

Reliability Engineering Capability Development

Work Management, Maintenance Fundamentals and Business Process Optimisation

Speakers

Reuben Walters
Reuben Walters

Engineering Manager - Projects

Ego Pharmaceuticals

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