Episodes

  • The Basics: What Asset Management Is and Why It Matters?

    The Basics: What Asset Management Is and Why It Matters?
    Jul 8 2025
    Your production line's down at 2 AM, your boss wants answers, and someone throws out, “What’s our asset management strategy?” Cue the silence.In this kickoff episode of our Asset Management 101 series, Pete and Sarah break down what asset management actually means—beyond the buzzwords and spreadsheets. We’re talking real-world examples, tough trade-offs, and why this isn’t just a maintenance thing.Learn how aligning performance, cost, and risk can make your job easier—and how shifting your mindset from reactive to strategic is the real game-changer.🎯 Key takeaways:* Why asset management isn’t just for the finance team* The three-legged stool of performance, cost, and risk* How smarter trade-offs beat perfect plans* What the asset lifecycle means for your day-to-day decisions* A challenge to rethink the next piece of equipment that’s giving you griefWhether you’re on the tools, in the office, or somewhere in between—this episode’s for you.
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    7 mins
  • Maintenance Break Intro

    Maintenance Break Intro
    Jul 6 2025

    Welcome to Maintenance Break — your go-to podcast for bite-sized lessons in asset management, maintenance, and reliability. In this short intro episode, meet your hosts Pete and Sarah as they share what the podcast is all about, who it’s for, and why a few minutes of focused insight can go a long way.


    Whether you're an engineer, a maintenance pro, or just curious about the systems that keep the world running, this is your space to learn, reflect, and recharge.


    New episodes every fortnight.


    Because sometimes, all you need is a maintenance break.
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    3 mins