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Sharing the Good News
As the Supervisor of Automation Reli-
ability, Orr also has the responsibility of
sharing the data from the lab with his PM
technicians, who are extremely interested
in learning about the data being gathered
and how to apply it to their daily duties.
Orr often brings technicians into the lab
to show the results of a sample.
"Each technician, to some degree, has
an idea of what we are trying to accom-
plish here, and they are very interested,"
said Orr.
The lubrica nt a na lysis process
seamlessly fits into the computerized
ma intena nc e ma na gement s y stem
(CMMS) workflow where Orr can process
data and issue work orders for his team.
"e whole process is very easy, honestly,"
he said.
Both Sanderson and Orr truly believe
in the power of certifications to help build
a strong foundation in lubricant analysis.
From there, the foundation allowed for
them to convey a compelling story to their
management team in support of an onsite
lubrication lab at ES3. After the culture
was created, it was a matter of putting the
knowledge to use and selecting the right
tools and people to get the job done.
When the crisis hit, Sanderson and
Orr successfully implemented their
combined education and resources and
this, in turn, enabled them to keep ahead
of equipment failures, efficiently meet
demand and deliver products when they
were needed most. Although COVID-19
is still ongoing and impacting the global
grocery supply chain, ES3 is well-posi-
tioned to ride out the storm.
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References
www.businessinsider.com/
how-long-grocery-store-shortages-supply-
chain-disruptions-could-last-2020-4
www.marketwatch.com/story/
coronavirus-pandemic-shows-the-us-
food-supply-chain-is-due-for-an-up-
grade-experts-say-2020-04-17
www.mckinsey.com/industries/
consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/
us-food-supply-chain-disruptions-and-
implications-from-covid-19#
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