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Hello,  

I am interested if anyone has perspective/input or experience on delivering an asset reliability function as a hybrid and remote structured job in a processing and packaging environment.  The context is delivering asset strategy, OEE improvement plans, as well as implementing quality and precision techniques, RCM processes, Root Cause, other FMEA, breaking the reactive and transition to proactive, and developing standards for equipment install, etc for multiple facilities.   Being hybrid & remote raises some concerns in practicality of implementation and context for those items needing the details of proximity review of conditions of use and environment.    Curious of others thoughts on this subject.   Thanks for your consideration!

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Dean Leners

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Working remotely for an industrial facility has always been a topic of hot debate however still I will share my personal experience in this part of the world. Off-late, thanks to pandemic, people did warm to the idea of remote collaboration for service advisory and analysis based services. Sincerity of the service provider and sustained interest level of the recipient team are critical success factors. Participation of Senior leadership on sessions regularly or surprise attendance ensured that active engagement from all sides is maintained. 
What worked for us which we learnt the hard way was to keep all the work ready in a format which is ready for review rather than 'doing' from ground up. Example - It was worthwhile to prepare the FMEA in advance based on our understanding then the cross-functional team from plant side review or amendment made things easier for all concerned. However we did supplement our work with on-site visits in 'burst' mode (1week On-site & 3 weeks off-site) which helped to put face to emails/Teams pic :-) 

Regards
Vinay 
PS: If off-shoring does not work, near-shoring or friend shoring will work for sure

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Vinay Maithani, CMRP,CRL,IAM-C
Reliability Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutions
United Arab Emirates
vinaymaithani@gmail.com
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Hi Vinay,

Great insight into remote asset reliability work.  I've had similar experiences and you are spot on.  

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Hank Kocevar,CMRP
Consultant
Guardian Technical Services
hkocevar@guardiantech.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2023 01:16 AM
From: Vinay Maithani
Subject: Asset Reliability Management via Remote + Hybrid arrangement

Working remotely for an industrial facility has always been a topic of hot debate however still I will share my personal experience in this part of the world. Off-late, thanks to pandemic, people did warm to the idea of remote collaboration for service advisory and analysis based services. Sincerity of the service provider and sustained interest level of the recipient team are critical success factors. Participation of Senior leadership on sessions regularly or surprise attendance ensured that active engagement from all sides is maintained.
What worked for us which we learnt the hard way was to keep all the work ready in a format which is ready for review rather than 'doing' from ground up. Example - It was worthwhile to prepare the FMEA in advance based on our understanding then the cross-functional team from plant side review or amendment made things easier for all concerned. However we did supplement our work with on-site visits in 'burst' mode (1week On-site & 3 weeks off-site) which helped to put face to emails/Teams pic :-)

Regards
Vinay
PS: If off-shoring does not work, near-shoring or friend shoring will work for sure

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Vinay Maithani, CMRP,CRL,IAM-C
Reliability Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutions
United Arab Emirates
vinaymaithani@gmail.com
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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. 

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Vinay Maithani,
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-06-2023 05:09 PM
From: Henry Kocevar
Subject: Asset Reliability Management via Remote + Hybrid arrangement

Hi Vinay,

Great insight into remote asset reliability work.  I've had similar experiences and you are spot on.  

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Hank Kocevar,CMRP
Consultant
Guardian Technical Services
hkocevar@guardiantech.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2023 01:16 AM
From: Vinay Maithani
Subject: Asset Reliability Management via Remote + Hybrid arrangement

Working remotely for an industrial facility has always been a topic of hot debate however still I will share my personal experience in this part of the world. Off-late, thanks to pandemic, people did warm to the idea of remote collaboration for service advisory and analysis based services. Sincerity of the service provider and sustained interest level of the recipient team are critical success factors. Participation of Senior leadership on sessions regularly or surprise attendance ensured that active engagement from all sides is maintained.
What worked for us which we learnt the hard way was to keep all the work ready in a format which is ready for review rather than 'doing' from ground up. Example - It was worthwhile to prepare the FMEA in advance based on our understanding then the cross-functional team from plant side review or amendment made things easier for all concerned. However we did supplement our work with on-site visits in 'burst' mode (1week On-site & 3 weeks off-site) which helped to put face to emails/Teams pic :-)

Regards
Vinay
PS: If off-shoring does not work, near-shoring or friend shoring will work for sure

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Vinay Maithani, CMRP,CRL,IAM-C
Reliability Consultant
Emerson Automation Solutions
United Arab Emirates
vinaymaithani@gmail.com