Episode 57
If You Want It Cheap and Fast, We’re Not Your Shop
Why Skilled Labor, Process Control, and Customer Expectations Shape Machine Rebuild Economics
About This Episode
In this episode, Neil Corbett, President of Downtime Reduction, explains why his company refuses quick, low-quality fixes and instead focuses on doing rebuilds the right way. He talks about the shortage of skilled tradespeople, why he runs three-hour technical interviews, and how bringing work in-house helped them control timelines and quality.
It’s a grounded look at what it takes to keep aging equipment running — and why cutting corners usually costs more later.
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