Jim Thompson

Week of 20 March 2017: When we were younger, when things were simpler

Mar 16, 2017 at 11:46 am by topdog18

Email Jim at jthompson@taii.com Listen to this column in your favorite format iTunes or MP3 An old friend and I were reminiscing recently about our days together in a mill yea.... Read More

How many hours of uptime do you estimate your facility loses per year due to a lack of the correct spare part?

Mar 16, 2017 at 11:16 am by admin

In my column last week, we asked "How many hours of uptime do you estimate your facility loses per year due to a lack of the correct spare part?" Answers ranged from 40 to 100.... Read More

Week of 13 March 2017: Maintenance Storerooms

Mar 09, 2017 at 11:46 am by topdog18

Email Jim at jthompson@taii.com Listen to this column in your favorite format iTunes or MP3 If you have read my thoughts on maintenance storerooms over the years, you will acc.... Read More

Does your company budget unplanned maintenance costs?

Mar 09, 2017 at 11:16 am by admin

In my column last week, we asked "Does your company budget unplanned maintenance costs?" 50 percent responded "Yes." 50 percent said "No." Then we posed, "Does your company ha.... Read More

Week of 6 March 2017: Maintenance "Costs"

Mar 02, 2017 at 11:46 am by topdog18

Email Jim at jthompson@taii.com Listen to this column in your favorite format iTunes or MP3 This is maintenance month here at Paperitalo Publications. It also marks my 46th ye.... Read More