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Noria shall not be liable for any injuries, loss of profits, business, goodwill, data, interruption of business, nor for incidental or consequential merchantability or fitness of purpose, or damages related to the use of information or recommendations provided. I dentifying the starting point on the journey to lubrication excellence always requires evaluating current practices to contrast with lubrication best prac- tices, which Noria calls the Optimum Reference State (ORS). Once the gap is identified, it is necessary to estab- lish an optimal road map that ensures that resources, effort and time are allocated to targeted initiatives that produce the highest return on investment. This requires prioritization based on lubricant lifecycle logic and the impact of improvements on machine reliability and other organizational objectives. Once the process is started, it is necessary to measure progress, continue the transformation plan, identify deviations, and ensure that improve- ments are sustainable. Ascend ™ is a necessary evolutionary advancement over the conventional radar chart (or spider chart) that for years was considered a standard to evaluate the lubrication process. By incorporating this new approach across the lubricant lifecycle, alignment with the requirements of the ISO 55001 and ICML 55.1 standards can also be achieved. Additionally, it responds to business objectives of many users who want to implement a lubrication program that enables superior plant reliability. e Ascend methodology is backed by years of proven field experience, attention to the needs of industry, alignment with lubrication practices, and international asset management standards. Finally, it is driven to execution by our genome of innovation and continuous improvement. Lubrication Lifecycle Stages Ascend uses six lifecycle stages that follow in chronological order: selection, reception, application, management, analysis and disposal. It integrates the importance of each of these stages and the impact they impart on lubrication excellence, machine reliability and asset management. Following the lubricant life cycle, for the first time, allows users to correlate their day-to-day activities at each stage with funda- mental business objectives and how each stage functions individually as a part of the whole in executing correct principles of lubrication. Ascend underscores the importance of selecting the right lubricant, with performance specific to the requirements of the machine and its operational context. But it doesn't stop there. It also needs to arrive in the correct condition, be stored in the correct way, be applied to the machinery in the right place and at the correct frequency. Precision lubrication also includes application of the correct amount, with the right tools, by a person with the right knowledge and skills. Lastly, there is a fundamental need for contamination control of lubricants and using lubricant analysis as a metric on the state of lubrication and overall machine health. ML www . machinerylubrication.com | November - December 2020 | 3 The Ascend™ Wall Chart