Experience Makes a Great RCM Facilitator

From time to time I will get a call or e-mail from a potential client asking the question; "Have you ever performend a RCM analysis on....?" The person then names a specific type of equipment and waits for an answer.

Having performed over 200 RCM analyses I can answer yes to most calls but there are still times when I have to say no. When this is the case I can't help but ask the caller if they believe proir experience ensures a successful outcome to their planned analysis.

While experience can help, the worlds best RCM facilitators can facilitate the process on any type of equipment. When it comes to RCM, experience in the methodology, and experience in helping clients through implementation is what really ensures successful analyses.

Some tips for companies who would like to have someone facilitate a successful RCM analysis:

1) Look for Experienced Facilitators - Ask your potential facilitator how many RCM's they have facilitated

2) Ask for Client References - Great facilitators should have a healthy list of successful clients who not only performed analyses, but implemented the results.

3) Interview Potential Facilitators - Your facilitator will need to interact with your RCM team as well as managers and supervision.

4) Get a Detailed Quote for Services - An experienced RCM facilitator should be able to quickly review your drawings, walk down your equipment and provide a detailed estimate with estimated number of functions, failure modes and time required to complete the project.

At Allied Reliability each and every RCM Blitz Facilitator has completed a certification process that includes training, mentoring and most important, experience! Interested in RCM Blitz training or services? Contact plucknetted@alliedreliability.com or call my cell at 585-329-7040!

The Book on RCM Blitz

Just a little heads up for all of the RCM Blitz Facilitators and Participants I have trained over the past ten plus years. While I first believed the world didn't need another book on RCM, I made the decision a few years back to sit down and write everything I have learned about RCM and best of all, the step by step detail of how to perform a thorough RCM Analysis. The book is due out February 2, 2009 and will be ready for RCM2009 in Daytona, Florida!

For those who are looking for a public RCM Facilitator Training event, contact Allied Reliability or my e-mail plucknetted@alliedreliability.com.