Connected Reliability Webinars
The Accelix Community’s monthly Best Practices Webinars are a great resource for maintenance and reliability professionals looking to expand their industry knowledge and gain insight into best practices from thought leaders across the globe. The webinars provide you with the opportunity to get their questions answered by industry experts.
Upcoming Webinars
AI in MRO: How to Prevent Stockouts and Prioritize Critical Spare Parts for Maximum Uptime
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Is your team still reacting to stockouts, rush orders, and unplanned downtime? For operations, maintenance, and reliability leaders, MRO inventory issues remain one of the most preventable—and expensive—sources of disruption.
In this webinar, Jeromy Risner joins us as we’ll explore AI-powered best practices in MRO management that leading enterprises are using to transform reactive processes into proactive reliability strategies.
You’ll discover how AI can help you:
- ✅ Identify at-risk inventory before it impacts production
- ✅ Automate and improve spare parts criticality assessments
- ✅ Prioritize stocking decisions based on asset impact and failure risk
- ✅ Reduce excess inventory while avoiding stockouts
- ✅ Drive data-informed decisions across maintenance and supply chain
We’ll share real-world examples and actionable steps to help your team adopt AI-driven MRO best practices that boost uptime, reduce firefighting, and support long-term reliability goals.
Speaker:
Jeromy Risner, Director of Pre-Sales Engineering, Verusen
Jeromy Risner, Director of Pre-Sales Engineering at Verusen, is a maintenance and reliability professional whose career spans all aspects of maintenance, from turning wrenches to implementing mechanical integrity and reliability programs.
He holds several PdM certifications as a former practitioner and has implemented and formally taught vibration analysis, laser shaft alignment, and maintenance best practices across many industry verticals including chemical and general manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, and food & beverage.
Simplify Your Maintenance Strategy – Connected Reliability in Action
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
This webinar will explore the theory and principles of maintenance strategy, highlighting how predictive and prescriptive techniques—when supported by the right technologies—can transform reliability outcomes. Building on this foundation, the session will feature a practical case study demonstrating the application of Fluke Azima’s connected reliability technology to drive measurable improvements, offering a real-world perspective on digital transformation in maintenance.
Presenters:
Dr. Leslie L. Moyo, CEng, MIMechE, MIAM
Dr. Leslie L. Moyo, CEng, MIMechE, MIAM is a global expert in asset management and reliability, with 20+ years across energy, mining, oil & gas, and manufacturing. As Director at Optimal, he helps organizations boost performance with data-driven, predictive maintenance strategies. A Chartered Engineer with advanced business and engineering degrees, Leslie bridges traditional reliability with modern technologies to transform outcomes.
Shalom Ndlovu, BEng Principle Engineer at Optimal
Shalom Ndlovu, BEng is Principal Engineer at Optimal, with 10+ years in mining, energy, and industrial sectors. He specializes in operational readiness, maintenance planning, and digital tools for reliability improvement. With experience across Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK, Shalom aligns maintenance strategies with business goals and is pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management, focusing on asset management.
Zulfikar Umar, Fluke Reliability’s Sales Manager for Africa
Zulfikar Umar – FLUKE – (BTech Mechanical Engineering, CAT 3 Vibration Analyst, Level 2 Thermographer) is a vibration and predictive maintenance expert with 25+ years of experience. He has led monitoring programs using connected technologies, remote diagnostics, and cloud solutions. As Fluke Reliability’s Sales Manager for Africa, Zulfikar helps customers drive operational success through connected reliability.
