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Operations
VIDEO: Interview with Kim Nelson from Royal Containers
Recently, MRO’s associate editor, Maryam Farag, spoke with Kim Nelson, President and CEO, Royal Containers, as part of Women in Manufacturing’s Conversations with Industry Leaders series.
Bev Goodman becomes first Canadian woman to lead Ford of Canada
Earlier this year, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited named Bev Goodman as its new President and CEO. She became the third woman to hold the roles, and the first since Dianne Craig, who was President and CEO from 2011 until 2017. The first woman to ever lead the Canadian operations was Bobbie Gaunt, who was in charge from 1997, until her retirement in 2000. Goodman; however, is the first Canadian woman to lead the company.
PODCAST: Suzane Greeman, Greeman Asset Management Solutions.
GUEST: Suzane Greeman, President and Principal Asset Management…
The Modern Off-Road Truck with a History
Having been an ‘automotive journalist’ for nearly 15 years,…
Tradespeople and The New Digital World of Maintenance
Working with CertainTeed Gypsum and implementing new digital technologies…
First Virtual Expo a Success
MRO teamed up with its sister publication, Design Engineering, to host a virtual expo focusing on maintenance, reliability, manufacturing, design and operations.
CMMS: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
CMMS is a great tool for maintenance including planning and scheduling, but be careful and don’t abuse it. There is good and bad we need to recognize in using CMMS functionality over a paper system. Get the good, avoid the bad, and be better at maintenance.
How to Use a CMMS To Increase Work Accountability in the Maintenance Department
As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is more important than ever that organizations are properly collecting and utilizing their data.
Go Live or Go Home
How a CMMS/EAM system keeps maintenance facilities on track.
Successful CMMS Implementations
In 2021, many maintenance departments will either be
implementing their first maintenance software or upgrading
to one of the hundreds of new CMMS systems on the market.
Ottawa approves Air Canada’s $190 million Transat purchase
(CP) Canada’s travel landscape could soon change after the…
Ford of Canada Names New President and CEO
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, has named Bev…
ATS CEO Receives Award
Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) announce its CEO, Jeff…
SKF Names New President and CEO
Rickard Gustafson has been appointed as President and CEO…
GM Bringing Commercial EV Manufacturing to Ontario
General Motors is bringing production of its BrightDrop EV600,…
FCA and PSA become Stellantis
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. have completed…
Importance of networking and education in the maintenance world
GUEST: Martha Myers TOPIC: The importance of networking…
General Motors New Brand Identity
General Motors has created a new brand identity that…
Adapting to Maintenance Technology
This year it seems like we are on the front steps of maintenance technology. Manufactures are talking about new advanced maintenance tools, and many are moving toward implementing technological applications to be used by plant engineers and tradespeople.
High flying Tesla stock takes a hit on 1st day in S&P 500
(AP) DETROIT – In the middle of last year,…
Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales edged up 0.3 per cent in October
(CP) OTTAWA – Manufacturing sales grew 0.3 per cent…
MRO’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
While most models for 2021, have engine, package, trim, or colour changes, two of the light-duty pick-up truck heavyweights have made major changes to their vehicles.
EMC Names Director
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) named Raf Khan as…
GM rethinks planned stake in electric vehicle maker Nikola
(AP) NEW YORK – General Motors will not be…
Flash estimate shows manufacturing sales up 0.6 per cent in October
(CP) OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says a preliminary estimate…
CpK R&D Invents Anti-Viral Plastics to Eliminate COVID-19
CpK Interior Products Inc. has developed a line of…
Federal government still working on investments in Fiat Chrysler, General Motors
(CP) OTTAWA – Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry…
Auto industry has hit trough from COVID 19, says Linamar chief executive
(CP) The auto industry has hit its trough from…
Hundreds of coal mining jobs to end as power company switches to natural gas
(CP) CALGARY – Alberta power producer TransAlta Corp. says…
