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Andrew Gager

Andrew Gager, CEO of AMG International Consulting, Inc., is an industry-leading expert in manufacturing best practices, maintenance systems, and supply chain optimization, with over 20 years of Operations Leadership experience spanning from shop floor operations to plant management. The last 20+ years working with M&R organizations across industries such as manufacturing, oil & gas, food & beverage, pharma, and transportation, specializing in OpEx, reliability-based solutions and materials management. A Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM) and Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), Andrew is a sought-after speaker and trainer, known for his dynamic presentation style. He is regularly published in multiple trade periodicals. He holds a BS in Business & Operations Management from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Posts by Andrew Gager

  • KPIs that actually matter

    Maintenance KPIs That Actually Matter: 8 Metrics to Track in 2026

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  • Man with hard hat and safety glasses in manufacturing plant

    Why Your Best Technician Should Never Train the New Hire Alone

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  • Plant manager talking to engineer on plant floor

    Plant Managers Who Skip the Floor Are Managing With Their Eyes Closed

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  • Hard hat with shopping list leaning against it

    Leaders Who Use Lists Outperform Those Who Wing It Every Time

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  • Optimizing PM

    How PM Optimization Transforms Reliability, Labor Use, and Downtime

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  • Work Plans

    How to Build Work Plans That Improve Facility and Organizational Performance

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  • Preventive Maintenance Programs

    Why Preventive Maintenance Programs Don’t Work Until Leaders Actually Commit

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  • Justify new hires and equipment

    How to Justify New Hires or Equipment With Cold, Hard Numbers

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  • Measuring Reliability KPIs

    Want Better Reliability? Start by Measuring These KPIs

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  • Justify Every Hire

    Justify Every Hire: How to Sell Leadership on Your Resource Needs

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  • ROI for Maintenance Initiatives

    How to Use ROI to Win Approval for Maintenance Initiatives

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  • Strong Maintenance Plan

    How a Strong Maintenance Plan Saves You from Emergencies

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