Reliability 4.0

Sebastian Traeger, CEO of Reliability.com
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This podcast is your premier destination to unravel how cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data are revolutionizing the way we approach reliability and maintenance in various industries. Our host, the CEO of Reliability.com, Sebastian Traeger, uses his extensive experience to illuminate the most pressing topics in the reliability engineering field today. The Reliability 4.0 Podcast is here to keep you informed and inspired, bringing you insightful discussions, interviews with leading experts, and real-world case studies. Subscribe now to never miss an episode!

  1. JAN 20

    E46: Back to Basics – Reliability Lessons from Ego Pharmaceuticals with Reuben Walters

    Most reliability improvements don’t come from new tech—they come from fixing what’s already broken. Reuben Walters from Ego Pharmaceuticals shares how focusing on fundamentals helped reduce repeat failures, cut maintenance costs, and build internal capability on this episode of Reliability 4.0. Reuben walks through real case studies—from recurring spray ball failures to purified water systems—where root cause analysis, challenging OEM assumptions, and upskilling maintenance teams delivered measurable results. We dig into: 🔸 How RCA uncovered the real cause of recurring failures 🔸 Why blindly trusting OEM assumptions can drive hidden costs 🔸 How insourcing maintenance reduced contractor reliance 🔸 Why AI should supplement learning—not shortcut it 🔸 How the 80/20 rule applies to reliability engineering If you’re overwhelmed by shiny tools but still fighting repeat failures, this episode brings reliability back to what actually works. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/LUyT4-Lbomw 🎧 Apple Music: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/reliability-4-0/6223fe96-8647-4a4e-856f-635785c0426c/episodes Or wherever you get your podcasts! Curious how structured RCA can help your team solve problems faster? https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #ManufacturingReliability #PharmaManufacturing #Maintenance #ContinuousImprovement

    19 min

  2. JAN 6

    E45: Usable Capacity and Root Cause Analysis with Drew Hellyer from Aurizon

    What if uptime isn’t enough? But more about usable capacity. Drew Hellyer from Aurizon explains how his team uses usable capacity to drive reliability across their 2700 km railway network on this episode of Reliability 4.0. Drew dives into how Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and predictive tools help keep the trains running smoothly. We dig into: 🔸 Why usable capacity is the real metric for success 🔸 How RCA helps prevent failures and extend asset life 🔸 The challenge of maintaining a vast rail network with remote access 🔸 How to align KPIs across teams, from operators to CFOs If you’re running complex operations—or struggling to break the reactive cycle—this episode is packed with practical insights from one of the largest freight rail operators in Australia. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how EasyRCA can help optimize your uptime? Start your free pilot: https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #RailwayOperations #ConditionMonitoring #AssetReliability #DigitalTransformation #UsableCapacity

    19 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    E44: From Coal to Condition Monitoring with Richard Barber from Drax Group

    What happens when you need to shift from coal to biomass—and your condition monitoring system can’t keep up? Richard Barber from Drax Group shares how his team used Maximo to manage maintenance, navigate system upgrades, and transition from coal to biomass power on this episode of Reliability 4.0. We dig into: 🔸 Why transitioning from reactive to condition-based maintenance takes more than just a system change 🔸 Lessons learned from implementing Maximo after a legacy system 🔸 The critical role of RCA in breaking the reactive maintenance cycle 🔸 How Sparky, the robot dog, will transform plant inspections 🔸 Why getting the right KPIs—and alignment across teams—is key to making it all workIf you're managing complex operations—or struggling to break the reactive cycle—this episode offers practical insights from one of the UK's leading power plants. This episode is available on:  📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Are you a Maximo user? Want an RCA program that plays nice with it? Reach out to learn how EasyRCA is the solution you're looking for. #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #CMMS #Maximo #ConditionBasedMaintenance #PowerGeneration #Innovation

    20 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    E43: Reliability at Sea with Esther van der Voort from Anthony Veder

    Imagine managing reliability for 28 plants—except they’re all moving, and you can’t call a vendor when something breaks. Esther van der Voort from Anthony Veder shares how her team handles maintenance, spare parts, and root cause analysis across a global fleet of gas ships on this episode of Reliability 4.0 . We dig into: 🔸 How to model spare parts strategy for mobile assets 🔸 What happens when you don’t have the right data—and how expert input fills the gap 🔸 The importance of a dedicated RCA role in a ship-based operation 🔸 Why culture is still the hardest part of adopting digital tools 🔸 What marine engineers can teach us about problem solving If you’re managing reliability across complex, remote operations—this episode shows how it’s done when the stakes are high and the nearest port is days away. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to see how EasyRCA supports teams like Esther’s? Start your free pilot: https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #MaritimeMaintenance #DigitalTransformation #RemoteOps #ReliabilityEngineering

    16 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    EP: 42 From Culture to Condition Monitoring with Marian Samaan from Diageo

    Ever tried rolling out digital tools across multiple plants—only to find culture is the real challenge? Marian Samaan from Diageo shares how she’s navigating digital transformation across 12 sites, building asset care programs, and using RCA and condition monitoring to drive real business impact on this episode of Reliability 4.0 . We dig into: 🔸 Why cultural transformation is the real challenge in tech adoption 🔸 How Diageo is using sensors, cloud tools, and connected platforms 🔸 The problem with too many systems—and the case for digital twinning 🔸 What it means to focus on the “important few” 🔸 How RCA helps shift from firefighting to reliability-centered strategies If you're leading reliability across multiple sites—or struggling to unify priorities—this episode offers a clear path forward. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to learn how EasyRCA helps teams cut through noise and solve what really matters? Start your journey: https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #RootCauseAnalysis #DigitalTransformation #CultureChange #ConditionMonitoring #AssetCare

    16 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    E41: Escaping Pilot Purgatory with Leo Castillo from ICU Medical

    Ever launched a pilot that never went anywhere? Leo Castillo from ICU Medical unpacks the costly trap of “pilot purgatory”—when promising tech never scales past testing. With nearly two decades of experience spanning supply chain, IT, and operations, Leo shares practical strategies for turning pilots into long-term wins on this episode of Reliability 4.0. We dig into: 🔸 What pilot purgatory is and how to avoid it 🔸Why appetite, adoption, and alignment matter more than features 🔸 How to track the right KPIs (think: OEE, throughput, scrap rate) 🔸 Why setting expectations and exit strategies is non-negotiable 🔸 Where root cause analysis fits into a scalable digital transformation If you're running pilots—or stuck in one—this episode will help you rethink how to get out of test mode and into results. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Interested in running a successful pilot of our RCA software, EasyRCA? We've helped teams across the globe pilot and roll out EasyRCA across entire enterprises. Want to learn more? https://easyrca.com/engage #PilotPurgatory #DigitalTransformation #RootCauseAnalysis #Reliability #Maintenance #Reliability40

    15 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    EP40: Capturing Expert Knowledge with Causal AI—Ron Norris on the Future of RCA

    What if your best employee could train an AI system, so no knowledge is lost when they retire? In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we sit down with Ron Norris, former Director of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific and now founder of Advanced Innovation Management (AIM), to unpack how he used causal AI to capture decades of expert knowledge and improve operational decision-making across supply chain, procurement, and more. We dig into: 🔸 What causal AI is, and why it’s different from traditional AI 🔸 How it helped increase touchless order processing from “a single digit to 90%” 🔸 Why knowledge + data > data alone 🔸 How to use AI for hypothesis testing and explainable decisions 🔸 What this means for the next generation of RCA and reliability tools If you’re facing a wave of retirements, struggling with knowledge transfer, or curious about the role of AI in root cause analysis, this episode will spark new ideas. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube: 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Looking to make RCA faster, smarter, and easier to scale? Get in touch with our team at https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability40 #CausalAI #RootCauseAnalysis #KnowledgeCapture #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingInnovation

    17 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    EP39: Safer, Smarter Maintenance with Drew Allen from Grace Technologies

    What do wearables, IIoT, and root cause analysis have in common? In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we sit down with Drew Allen, CEO of Grace Technologies, to talk about the future of maintenance safety, innovation, and culture. From condition monitoring to electrical safety tools to a new wearable that literally vibrates when you’re approaching danger—Drew shares how his team is pushing reliability forward. We dig into: 🔸 Why culture matters more than strategy when rolling out tech 🔸 How to identify the right assets for condition monitoring 🔸 What their “Proxy” wearable does, and how it saved lives 🔸 How Grace built a culture of risk-taking with reliability baked in 🔸 Why RCA is key to turning sensor data into smarter decisions If you lead reliability, safety, or maintenance teams—or just want to learn how to deliver quick wins while building a long-term plan—this one’s for you. This episode is available on: 📺 YouTube 🎧 Apple Music Or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to explore how sensor data and RCA can work together to reduce downtime and improve safety? Reach out to our team at https://easyrca.com/engage #Reliability #Maintenance #RootCauseAnalysis #ConditionMonitoring #WearableTech #Reliability40

    20 min
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This podcast is your premier destination to unravel how cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data are revolutionizing the way we approach reliability and maintenance in various industries. Our host, the CEO of Reliability.com, Sebastian Traeger, uses his extensive experience to illuminate the most pressing topics in the reliability engineering field today. The Reliability 4.0 Podcast is here to keep you informed and inspired, bringing you insightful discussions, interviews with leading experts, and real-world case studies. Subscribe now to never miss an episode!

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  • Creator
    Sebastian Traeger, CEO of Reliability.com
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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    Clean
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    © Sebastian Traeger, CEO of Reliability.com
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