A 2016 study by Aberdeen Strategy & Research put the cost of unplanned downtime at $260,000 (£230,000) per hour. Even though this was some years ago, some organisations are still failing to recognise the benefits that condition based maintenance (CBM) offers and how it can maximise the potential of this new industrial age.
CBM has evolved to a stage where it is possible to gather and analyse data across machines, enabling faster, flexible and more efficient processes that can produce high quality goods at reduced costs.
Sally Sillis, Schaeffler UK's Engineering Manager, has been their specialist in condition-based maintenance for the past 5 years. Her understanding of what maintenance engineers' requirements are ensures the right fit is always found.
Sally has over 22 years' experience in engineering. Holding a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Liverpool University, she has since had a career undertaking various disciplines of engineering before starting her time at Schaeffler. Here she has held roles as product support, sales and engineering manager, services and MRO manager, onto her current role as Schaeffler Technology Centre Manager.
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