S2 E8: Insights from Navy’s 3M Program with John Livingston

In this episode of the UpKeep Pledge Pros Podcast, host Bryan reunites with John Livingston from McKinstry to dive deep into the U.S. Navy’s Three M Program, focusing on submarine maintenance.

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Discover the enduring principles of effective maintenance management, emphasizing thorough documentation, repeatable processes, and continuous feedback. Whether you're in the military or the civilian sector, this episode provides valuable insights into the complexities of maintaining sophisticated equipment.

Join us as we explore:

The history and evolution of the Navy’s 3M program, based on the original 1963 document from the Chief of Naval Operations.
John’s firsthand experiences managing the Three M program on submarines, ensuring operational readiness through precise maintenance work.
The intricate balance and challenges of coordinating logistics, compliance, and audits in submarine maintenance.
Comparisons between military and civilian maintenance practices, highlighting day shift-night shift dynamics and the introduction of the 3M system.
Insights into troubleshooting and maintaining aging submarine systems from the 1970s and 1980s, including the necessity of "hot swapping" and stockpiling parts.
The financial and operational impacts of maintaining vs. replacing equipment in both naval and civilian contexts.
The importance of standardized equipment, safety, and accessibility in maintenance processes.

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