The ITR Company is an independent PdM provider. Many in the PdM industry cannot make this
claim.
ITR earns its fees solely on the value of information provided. ITR provides hardware
and software technologies exclusively for its customers' PdM and reliability processes.
When partnering with a PdM provider, we recommend a organization consider the following:
|
Question
|
ITR
|
Others
|
|
Is the supplier free of conflict of interest when making recommendations for preventive
or corrective action?
|
YES
|
Many are making recommendations RE their own equipment or repair work
|
|
Is PdM and reliability the supplier’s core business or do they use it to feed their
core business?
|
YES
|
Many sell bearings, maintenance services, and other related products
|
|
Does the supplier have full control over the technology or do they procure it from
others?
|
YES
|
Many purchase hardware and software from other companies, one step behind the technology
curve
|
|
What is the supplier’s background? Is their focus providing a valuable service or
do they really want to sell you hardware and software, regardless of whether your
program really needs it?
|
YES
|
Many really want to sell hardware and software instead of providing the best solution,
even if it means less $
|
Though the PdM industry was nonexistent when ITR was founded, it has boomed in
recent years and there are many companies offering PdM services. The challenge for
procuring organizations is discerning between competent providers and those not understanding what is required to offer predictive services and technology. On the positive side, predictive technologies have advanced significantly
and customers are receiving an even better service at a lower price. On the negative
side, there are now many PdM providers all with differing levels of experience,
competence and focus.
ITR confidently answers “YES” to all of the questions above and understands independence
is a crucial component of trust.
|