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Dan Clapper

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Dan Clapper

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12 articles

Bell Partners Reduces Turnover by 75% with Targeted Maintenance Tech Certification Program

Bell Partners launched the CBMT program to tackle high turnover and inconsistent skills across maintenance teams. Interplay Learning delivers personalized paths based […]

Comparing the Cost of Reactive vs. Preventive Maintenance

This white paper explores how a proactive maintenance strategy helps facilities teams lower costs, increase uptime, and run more efficiently, all while […]

The Downtime Domino Effect: How Maintenance Training Strengthens Your Industrial Operation

When frontline technicians are well-trained, they are equipped to spot early warning signs, follow SOPs under pressure, and make the right call […]

How to Start a Registered Apprenticeship Program

With the skilled trades labor gap widening, now is the perfect time for employers to launch a registered apprenticeship program that builds […]

How to Maximize Training ROI

Technicians power your business, and investing in high-quality technical training is key to controlling costs and driving growth. This ebook explores the […]

MRO Readiness: Why Maintenance Teams Need More Than Just Spare Parts to Prevent Disruptions

Modern MRO readiness goes beyond having spare parts on hand—it requires a skilled, well-trained workforce capable of diagnosing and solving complex maintenance […]

Smart Maintenance, Strong Facilities: The Case for Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is key to running a reliable, efficient facility – but without the right training, costly breakdowns and downtime are inevitable. […]

The Retention Playbook: Rethinking What it Takes to Keep Skilled Workers

High turnover in the skilled trades is an ongoing and costly challenge. Many employees leave within their first 90 to 180 days, […]

How Data-Driven Insights Are Shaping Future Training Programs

A conversational dive into best practices for using data to create impactful, scalable training programs that drive operational efficiency and long-term business […]

Fix It Before It Fails: Troubleshooting Tips for Preventive Maintenance

Did you know that 70 percent of equipment failures in facilities and industrial settings are due to human error? Whether it’s calibrating […]