SIRF Webinar | Joel Levitt | Defect Elimination

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Use Defect Elimination (DE) to Make Your Job Easier 

Tired of chasing breakdowns and reacting to the same recurring issues? It’s time to flip the script. In this practical and accessible session, we’ll explore how Defect Elimination (DE) can dramatically reduce reactive work, increase reliability, and make your job easier—day in and day out. Whether you're on the plant floor or managing maintenance strategies, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to lead and support effective DE efforts. We'll show how to leverage your CMMS and existing procedures to support this powerful approach, turning your maintenance system into a proactive reliability partner. From identifying and eliminating root causes to organizing DE projects and tracking wins, this session gives you the tools to engage your team and drive long-term value. Real-world examples and simple frameworks make it easy to start applying what you learn right away. 

You will learn: 

• Defect Elimination 101: The basics and why it works 
• Common sources of defects in operations 
• Leveraging CMMS and precision maintenance practices 
• How to organize, execute, and report on DE projects 

Key Takeaways: 

Participants will leave equipped to identify suitable DE projects, apply CMMS tools to reduce defects, and track and report their success stories. Make your plant more reliable and your work more strategic—join us and start eliminating defects at the source.

 

Agenda 

• Intros and setting expectations

• Main Presentation

• Group discussions

• Conclusion

About Joel Levitt

Joel Levitt, CMRP, CPMM, CRL, is a globally recognized maintenance training expert with over 35 years of industry experience. As President of Springfield Resources since 1980, he has delivered 600+ training sessions to over 17,000 professionals from 3,000 organizations across 39 countries. His diverse background includes roles such as process control designer, electrician, field technician, property manager, and manufacturing manager. He also held leadership positions at LCE and Reliabilityweb.

A prolific author and speaker, Levitt has written 13 maintenance management books, contributed to two reference volumes, and published over 200 articles. He has also served on boards including ANSI’s safety board and the National Family Business Council.

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?
Access to a PC/ Tablet / Smartphone with Camera and Microphone.

How do I connect to my event?
You will be sent a link a zoom link one day prior to the event.

About SIRF Events
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Who can I contact for further information?

Reanne Signorelli

reanne.signorelli@sirfrt.com
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