FIELD INSIGHTS
Thoughts from the field on heavy equipment, mining, quarrying, wear, operations, business, and the decisions behind them.
More than two decades around this industry have taught me that some of the most useful lessons don't come from a brochure or a boardroom. They come from machines, operators, mechanics, customers, suppliers and sometimes from getting things wrong.
This is where I share some of those observations, along with industry developments and ideas I think are worth paying attention to.
Avodah Leadership: When Purpose Shapes Culture
Avodah can carry the meaning of work, service and worship. Three things we often separate, but perhaps shouldn't when thinking about leadership, stewardship and what we're actually building…
What Heavy Equipment Owners Actually Want From a Supplier
Equipment owners don't need another supplier promising everything. They need people who understand the application, communicate when things go wrong, tell the truth and are useful when the answer isn't obvious…
What Every Equipment Owner Wishes They Knew Sooner
Heavy equipment has a way of teaching expensive lessons. Price, maintenance history, operators, predictability and knowing when not to change something can all look very different after you've paid for the lesson…
Lessons From the Field: A Breakdown Tells You More Than What Broke
The failed component explains why a machine stopped. It doesn't always explain why it stayed down. A breakdown can expose dependencies, communication gaps and weaknesses in the system surrounding the repair…