April 2008

RCM Turbo v10.x SQL has now been released and forwarded to clients worldwide. For more information about this very significant release, email chris.kelly@strategicorp.com .

SOS has been implemented at BlueScope Steel in Pt Kembla. This site is the birthplace of SOS dating back to 1990.

March 2008

The Spares Optimisation System (SOS) has been acquired by Xstrata Copper and also by Xstrata Zinc in Mt Isa.

SOS has also been acquired by Worsley Alumina for application to its very large expansion project.

November 2007

The new SQL based release of RCM Turbo is in beta testing at User sites.

November 2007

Due to the unavailability of facilities at the Manly Pacific Novotel arising from a refurbishment, Strategic’s Annual Reliability Conference will be postponed to later in 2008. Further advice about new dates will be forward to Users in the near future.

October 2007

RCM Turbo in SQL format is nearing completion.

This 2007 version is based on the SQL database format and includes a range of enhancements that ensure RCM Turbo remains the leading methodology for optimizing maintenance practices.

Users of the SAP PM module will find that RCM Turbo now includes a series of functions that facilitate the transfer of task and other data between the two systems.

Users of other CMMS systems are also accommodated in the new version. Special configuration files will be provided which allow for the definition of corresponding tables and field names in any CMMS with those in RCM Turbo. Output and input files can be generated in a range of formats that will address the requirements of any CMMS.

The general user interface has changed such that the equipment ‘tree’ is always visible on the left. Navigation around a database has been considerably enhanced. There is now a ‘back’ button which takes you to the last screen used as well as a drop-down history of recently visited pages. This type of navigation has been made possible by the use of an ‘Apply’ function to save changes to any record.

There is no longer a need to complete an entire record anywhere in the system. It is possible to simply enter a PU or MI or FM number and no other information if required. Incomplete failure mode records are displayed with a cross-out icon to remind users that there is a need for further data entry and optimisation of the failure mode.

The Hidden Failure module has been enhanced so that each element of the analysis is accessed using TABS rather than the previous screen 1 and 2.

Considerable improvements have been made to the workflow functions. Now, optimising the frequency of a primary task ‘writes’ the frequency into the Primary Action screen. Thus, when the Auto Grouping function is used, all failure modes fitting into the specified grouping criteria will be included in the group with far fewer reminder errors. If there remain errors in Grouping, a list of these will appear on the screen as well as in a report so that users can correct any issues immediately.

In Auto Grouping, any existing groups and their full description now appear in a list. This removes any confusion about tasks which may have already been grouped.

The Update/Optimise Grouped Actions function now performs additional functions related to the eventual extraction of data for the CMMS.

The treatment of spares required to perform any tasks has been enhanced as has the display of Bills of Material. A spares ‘folder’ now appears on the equipment tree under each maintainable item.

Special display functions have been added so that users can select their own font and colour schemes for the software.

Copy/paste and drag/drop functions have been added. Now, when failure modes are duplicated within the same productive unit, ALL optimisation data is retained. When failure modes are duplicated in a different productive unit, only the failure mode and task information is copied.

The Windows functions CTRL/C and CTRL/V have been included.

The ability to copy and paste between different databases has been included.

The failure mode library function has been enhanced considerably both for external, corporate libraries and for internal file libraries.

Special data import spreadsheets are included which address the new SQL format.

 A powerful conversion program has been developed to take existing RCM Turbo files and prepare them for use with the new version. Special data verification processes are included to ensure the quality of converted files.

The MySQL database comes with special tools including the MySQL Administrator and the MySQL Query Browser. The Administrator allows for User definition as well as providing facilities to allow read-only and other defined access not just in a global sense but down to file level.

The Query Browser allows for the quick generation of ad-hoc reports of any kind.

August 2007

Strategic has funded formal SAP certification for RCM Turbo and SOS.

July 2007