Understanding Maintenance Plans
Thoughtful planning is the cornerstone of an effective preventive maintenance program.
Thoughtful planning is the cornerstone of an effective preventive maintenance program.
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I love gardening and growing fresh vegetables. Recently I had checked in on my Brussels sprouts seedlings and, well, they looked awful! The reason quickly became obvious to me: I had overwatered them.
If you look around your plant floor, I’m sure the layout, equipment, and technologies are different today from what they were 10—or even five—years ago. You’ve put time, effort, and money into improving every aspect of your operations.
The wording is different, sure, but the goal of this record-keeping is the same. Photo by Chang Duong on Unsplash
If you’re a medtech professional who’s been working with the quality system regulation (QSR) in the United States, then you’re probably familiar with the three terms the U.S.
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For any manufacturer, ensuring well-run, successful processes and protocols is the backbone of a successful and profitable operation.
“Did someone say ‘global warming?’” Credit: akahawkeyefan
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and ISO have published a joint communiqué to require organizations to “consider” climate change in the context of ris
Look through even a few FDA warning letters and you’re likely to find violations related
Asking the right questions and getting the right data can open doors. Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash.
Most businesses rightly see data as a source for making better decisions. But the conventional data-driven approach often falls short because of common errors made by the decision-makers.
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Health connects each one of us to one another. No matter where we are in the world, who we are, or what we do, the state of our health is a key determinant in our quality of life. Simply put, it’s our most valuable asset.
Two of the apparatuses designed to test materials used in DAC plants to trap and remove carbon from the air. Credit: J. Manion/NIST
To combat global warming, companies are building direct air capture (DAC) facilities worldwide to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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