Understanding the Cost of Capital

Drowning in fleet data but still short on answers? This Conexpo 2026 panel cuts through the noise. Hosted by Keith Gribbins, Head of Content at Construction Equipment, this session brings together three industry experts to break down how AI is actually being used in equipment management today — not someday. The video kicks off with…

In this episode of TennaTALK, Tenna’s Product Analyst Will Hipp sits down with Rich King, CFO of Schlouch Incorporated, and Craig Gramlich of Lonewolf Consulting to break down the “internal equipment triangle” and how aligning those three teams turns guesswork into real, measurable cost savings. If you run heavy iron and want your rates, utilization,…

In this episode of Voices of CFMA, we are joined by Craig Gramlich of Lonewolf Consulting to unpack the real-world numbers behind fleet decisions. We dig into equipment economics — where money leaks across the equipment lifecycle, how internal rates influence behavior, and what it takes to get equipment, operations, and accounting aligned around smarter…

Key Highlights In this article, you will learn: As headcount grows in the maintenance shop, so does the complexity of the little details. One of the biggest headaches for any shop or fleet manager is keeping track of who has what training and why they need it. Every manager has been there. A mechanic is…

Clear assumptions help to plan capital expenditures, guide repair-or-replace decisions, and set accurate internal rates.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his unique background and how his passion for equipment began at a young age. He also discusses some of the key things that equipment managers need to do to be successful, the concept of the internal equipment triangle, tips and training options for equipment managers,…

A smart approach to continuous improvement in equipment management

It’s not about fixing more — it’s about maintaining better. Part 3 of the Equipment Cycle breaks down the Repair & Maintain It stage: Build proactive maintenance plans; Monitor machine condition and performance; Make smart, timely repairs; Know when to rebuild for a second life.

Owning equipment is just the beginning — how you operate it determines if you’re profitable. Part 2 of the Equipment Cycle breaks down the Operate It stage: Track hours and usage like a pro; Train operators for performance; Match machines to the right work; Control fuel and idle costs.

Buying and selling equipment isn’t just paperwork — it’s where profit is made (or lost). Part 1 of the Equipment Cycle breaks down the Acquire & Dispose stage: Set smart fleet standards; Buy right, every time; Plan replacements like a pro; Sell at peak value.

Decode utilization risk to understand how single- and dual-rate methodologies differ.

Understand the essential interactions of the Equipment, Operations, and Accounting teams in equipment management.