In each case, dependability extends reliability into the realm of trust and response. It’s what turns “good enough” performance into true confidence.

These three steps describe how to test the quality of your asset data through the capital plan development process.

Reliability earns confidence when things go right. Dependability earns trust when things go wrong. In business, leadership, and life, we praise reliability—consistent performance and results. Reliability builds credibility. It’s measurable, predictable, repeatable. Dependability runs deeper. Dependability says, “You can trust me when it matters most.”   Reliability is a system trait; dependability is a human one. You can track reliability in a spreadsheet — uptime, cycle coun

Context matters in most things, and especially when evaluating reliability and dependability.

Run-to-failure is a cost-effective approach if the risk is low. Remember, it only makes sense if you are intentional in this approach.

Understanding the underlying context behind the probabilities is crucial before applying them in practice.

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Work documentation helps the team stay organized, supports smart decision-making, and gets more of what you need.

Organizations can optimize operations and enhance long-term reliability by balancing PM with corrective and planned maintenance.

Planning is figuring out what needs to be done and how it should be done.

Obsolescence is a driving force behind the decisions to renew or replace assets.

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Context is fundamental to all, including the international standard for asset management and the international standard for risk management.

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