Category Archives: System Optimization

PSM National Emphasis Program

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Brian Chapin

If you aren’t familiar with the NEP (National Emphasis Program) currently going on in specific regions it would be well worth your time to get up to speed. Even if you have a top-notch program you’ve got a LOT of … Continue reading →

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Everything is working just fine – Now is the time to improve!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian Chapin

Ever get down because the operator that is always “fixing” a “broken” refrigeration system is viewed as a hero while the operator who reliably and efficiently operates a system is forgotten about? Read on and see what I think you … Continue reading →

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Stop Fantasizing about your Dream Team and get to work!

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Brian Chapin

I’m continually amazed how often I come across underperforming organizations that don’t try to improve because they feel the caliber of their employees is inadequate to achieve higher performance. It may well be true that your team is suboptimal in … Continue reading →

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Ammonia PSM Coordinator? Go Gemba!

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Brian Chapin

“Gemba” is a Japanese term for “where the real work is done.” In manufacturing, one of the best things your Kaizen or Process Improvement team can do is spend some time on the shop floor. There you see the problems … Continue reading →

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VFD Savings Calculator

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Brian Chapin

Here’s a simple spreadsheet I made up a while ago to calculate the possible savings using Variable Frequency Drives. Download VFD Fan Savings Calculator

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Benefits of a Trained Professional Ammonia Operator

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Brian Chapin

“Without Standardization, there can be no improvement” That’s one of my favorite phrases from Lean/Six Sigma. Is the person who is in charge of your ammonia system someone who genuinely cares about how your system is running? Are they the … Continue reading →

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