Episode Details

Overview

The Industrial Talk podcast, sponsored by Fluke, featured a discussion on women in reliability with Nikki Smith and Niccolette Hyland. Nikki, with 18 years in reliability, shared her journey from safety to engineering after her husband's workplace accident. Niccolette , in marketing, highlighted the importance of women in engineering and reliability, citing her experience with male-dominated fields. They discussed the cultural impact at Fluke, emphasizing teamwork and psychological safety. Nikki mentioned Lineage Logistics' 500+ sites and their CMMS implementation, aiming for 100% completion in North America. The conversation underscored the need for diverse perspectives in reliability and the potential of AI to enhance maintenance.

Outline

Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview

• Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, sponsored by Fluke, highlighting the Xcelerate event.
• Scott praises industry professionals for their innovation and collaboration, promoting the event in Austin, Texas.
• The podcast aims to celebrate industry heroes and their contributions to making the world a better place.

Introduction of Women in Reliability Panel

• Scott introduces the panel on women in reliability, featuring Niccolette and Nikki.
• Scott acknowledges the male-dominated nature of the industry and expresses excitement about the female participants.
• Nikki Smith, shares her background, working for Lineage Logistics in reliability for 18 years.
• Nikki mentions her Canadian background and her journey into reliability after her husband's workplace accident.

Niccolette's Background and Event Planning

• Niccolette, introduces herself, mentioning her role in marketing and event logistics.
• Niccolette discusses her transition from a male-dominated field to event planning and her passion for women in engineering and reliability.
• Scott and Niccolette discuss the importance of women in reliability and the need for diverse perspectives.
• Niccolette shares her experience with Fluke's Women in Utility conference and the success of the women in reliability panel at Xcelerate.

Nikki's Journey into Reliability and Safety

• Scott asks Nikki about her journey into reliability and safety.
• Nikki recounts her husband's workplace accident and her subsequent focus on safety and reliability.
• Nikki describes her role at Lineage Logistics, a global organization with 500+ sites, and their focus on food logistics.
• Nikki discusses the implementation of CMMS systems at Lineage, starting with x4 and transitioning to x5 for better enterprise-wide visibility.

Challenges and Successes in Implementing CMMS Systems

• Scott inquires about the challenges and successes of implementing CMMS systems at Lineage.
• Nikki explains the importance of standardization and framework for successful implementations.
• Nikki highlights the ongoing implementation journey, with 104 sites live on x5 and the goal of completing North America within three months.
• Nikki emphasizes the need for user engagement and feedback to build a better system.

Women in Reliability and Diversity in Teams

• Scott and Nikki discuss the importance of diversity in reliability teams.
• Nikki explains how different perspectives from women bring new ideas and improve reliability.
• Nikki shares her experience with mentors and the value of having supportive men in the industry.
• Nikki encourages women to step up and take o