Proper lubrication practices to improve plant operations

Improve productivity and your bottom line by combining lubrication best practice techniques and effective staff training with high-quality lubricants. Oil and gas is a demanding business, and by optimizing maintenance you can improve equipment reliability…

We had a successful week at the 30th Annual SMRP Conference

The 30th Annual SMRP Conference Global maintenance & reliability professional development and networking DMSI is fresh off a successful week at the annual Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) conference. Celebrating their 30th year…

4 characteristics of an effective asset management system

Asset management is crucial to your organization’s success. However, it can also cause challenges to arise, from staff resistance to capacity problems. We’re here to assure you that change is worth it across all levels:…

Did you miss us at MainTrain 2022 in Toronto?

By Ian Lam, DMSI’s National Sales Manager, Canada DMSI was thrilled to take part in this year’s MainTrain event, Canada’s largest maintenance and physical asset management conference. This annual exhibition and networking event features leading…

What’s the difference between preventive, proactive, and predictive maintenance?

One of the most damaging occurrences within an organization is downtime caused by asset malfunctions. Downtime causes unplanned expenditures, re-directing valuable staff time to deal with the issues, and can disrupt operations to the point…

Top 5 tips for workplace safety for plant managers

One of the most important aspects of running and working in a plant is a workplace safety plan. It ensures both team members’ safety and smooth operations, thereby benefiting both the individuals and the organization’s…

What is the decision making process in risk and quality management?

Asset management means balancing costs, opportunities, and risks to meet asset performance goals. This helps an organization achieve its objectives. Asset management is both an art and a science. It involves making the right decisions…

3 Practical APM Tips to Improve Plant Reliability

Updated: October 1, 2025 Relying on an EAM/CMMS to schedule work purely by time is like changing your car’s oil every 30 days, whether you drove 50 km or 5,000. It “works,” but you’ll miss…

3 tips to extend your oil-drain intervals

Why you should extend your oil-drain intervals Extending the life of your oil means reducing operating costs in the long run. In addition to the increasing costs of the lubricants themselves, labor, disposal, and recycling…