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The Most Expensive Maintenance Failure Is the One That Was Never Prevented

  • 1.  The Most Expensive Maintenance Failure Is the One That Was Never Prevented

    Posted 17 hours ago

    Throughout my career in maintenance, projects, and the Oil & Gas industry, I've learned that equipment failures rarely happen overnight. In most cases, the warning signs were already there-they simply weren't identified, prioritized, or acted upon in time.

    Many organizations invest in new technologies such as predictive analytics, digital twins, AI, and condition monitoring. However, technology alone doesn't guarantee reliability. The real challenge is transforming data into timely decisions and creating a culture where reliability is everyone's responsibility.

    I'm interested in learning from this community:

    What has been the biggest obstacle in improving reliability within your organization?

    • Lack of reliable data?
    • Limited management support?
    • Budget constraints?
    • Skills and training?
    • Organizational culture?
    • Something else?

    I believe that sharing real experiences is one of the best ways we can learn from one another.

    Looking forward to reading your perspectives!



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    Christian Vegas Mori
    Supervisor de Programación de Mantenimiento
    OIG Peru
    El Alto
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