Podcast highlights
Maintenance and reliability are fundamental to operational success, yet many organisations continue to face challenges in achieving best practice. In Progressive’s latest podcast, Progressive’s Alison Richards and Saswat Sahu sit down with Steve Morris from Mainstream Community to take a closer look at Mainstream’s new research report, “The State of Maintenance and Reliability in the UK: Obstacles to Achieving Maintenance and Reliability Excellence”.
Drawing on industry research and real-world experience, the discussion examines three of the twelve key obstacles identified in the report. We explore the impact of organisational culture on maintenance and reliability performance, the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and emerging technologies, and the practical strategies organisations can implement to drive sustainable improvement and achieve operational excellence.
3 key statistics from the report that caught our attention
Obstacle 1: Converting Data into Decisions that Stick
Key insight: Poor data leads to poor maintenance decisions.
Obstacle 2: Erosion of Work Management Fundamentals
Industry challenge: Are maintenance teams stuck in reactive mode?
Obstacle 3: Navigating AI Hype without losing focus on fundamentals
Key insight: Build strong data foundations before chasing AI ambitions.
How can Progressive support your organisation?
Meet Progressive at Mainstream UK Summit
Want to continue the discussion? Progressive will be attending the Mainstream UK Summit on 20-21 October 2026 at Millennium Point, Birmingham. Come and chat with us to learn more about how we can support your organisation’s asset management and reliability objectives.
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