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spill-containment material, the volume or cost
of lubricant leaks, and compliance with the
ecological disposal training plan.
Implementation Tips
When implementing KPIs, be sure to set
goals according to your program's current
conditions. Do not wait until you have a world-
class lubrication program to begin monitoring.
e goals may be permanent or temporary, but
they should be relevant to your program. Start
with a few indicators that you can measure with
reasonable confi dence and consistency, and then
expand as the program progresses. Set responsi-
bilities for the KPIs across your organization and
consistently communicate these metrics to your
team to create credibility and confi dence. All
indicators should also be reviewed periodically.
When a metric is not adding value or the results
are inconsistent, it may be necessary to redefi ne
or replace it.
KPIs are critical for monitoring the status of
your lubrication program. ey will enable you
to take corrective actions and defi ne improve-
ment strategies. Consider using them to help you
make better decisions that can lead to a more
successful program.
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About the Author
Alejandro Meza is a senior technical consul-
tant with Noria Corporation. He has more than
20 years of experience in the lubricant industry,
technical services, quality assurance, training,
consulting and development in the United
States, Brazil, Mexico and the Americas region.
Contact Alejandro at ameza@noria.com to
learn how Noria can help you develop KPIs to
measure your lubrication program.
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