Most organizations spend a large amount of money to implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This is an investment that should be leveraged for…
By seeing what could be, asset management professionals and CMMS practitioners can discuss applicability, benefit, and level of effort. Otherwise it’s hard to discuss…
Animal production is critical to our country’s economy and food supply. Agricultural businesses, like all for-profit companies, must find ways to run their operations efficiently and effectively.
Figure 1: CMMS optimization occurs after go-live What Is Operational Excellence? Step one is to understand what operational excellence means:…
CMMS implementations might seem simple at first glance, but a staggering 70% of implementations fail (and many of them for the same exact reasons). Organizations…
Technology continues to move at a breakneck pace throughout our modern society. One area that is still currently being transformed is the maintenance department. Although…
Work orders are some of the most commonly used documents in maintenance. Virtually all maintenance tasks done in a plant will have an associated work order. In this article,…
If your facility currently uses paper work orders, transitioning over to a CMMS can save time and money, while also helping you improve reliability. However,…
Computerized maintenance management systems are by nature complex, wide-spanning systems that cover a lot of different factors. One of the most important of these is failure and defect…
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software helps companies manage all their business-related procedures and processes more efficiently. An ERP system can help an organization stay on top of a myriad…
Two of the biggest data breaches that changed the way we think about cybersecurity were the Equifax data breach of 2017 and …
The IoT, or the Internet of Things, has been dreamed and hoped for for years. From the ancient Greek myths about vessels that never emptied, to today’s science fiction dreams…
At an essential level, enterprise asset management (EAM) software operates like a more advanced, larger-scare computer maintenance management system (CMMS). In fact,…
The most common CMMS failure codes include user mistakes and calibration problems. When you’re responsible for maintaining critical assets, it can be difficult to keep them all in good working…
For complex or specialized CMMS services, you might need to write an RFP. Writing a CMMS RFP is an involved process, but the steps outlined here will…
Though the cost of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) ranges depending on your needs, a CMMS is a significant investment for any company. Many CMMS providers, as well as…
Asset performance management (APM) systems are an array of tools that strive to both improve equipment availability and reliability, while limiting risk and cost. In theory, this is what every…
The Difference Between a Work Order and a Purchase Order Although work order and purchase order sound similar, they have very different functions in a business setting. Work…
What is a CMMS? CMMS stands for Computerized Maintenance Management System. A CMMS plays a critical role in helping a company record, maintain,…
The way technology is changing the future has largely to do with its impact on organizations’ operational efficiency and workforce requirements. How do machines impact downtime? Machines improve downtime through…
Augmented reality (AR) is the process of using smart technology to illustrate and train maintenance professionals on how to perform important maintenance procedures effectively and accurately. AR replaces classic…
Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is an off-site ERP system that allows businesses to track, manage, and retrieve critical information. ERP systems assist companies in all aspects of…
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a best-practice measure of productivity within manufacturing. It looks at the quality of the end products, performance of manufacturing processes, and availability of assets…
Typical CMMS training programs take a multifaceted approach, using onsite and in-person workshops and presentations, individual training courses, and hands-on usage. As such, there’s no “best way” to train employees…
The main reason you’d want to integrate your CMMS through an API is to satisfy highly complex reporting needs from multiple software systems. It’ll give you a…
An asset hierarchy is a logical index of all your maintenance equipment, machines, and components, and how they work together. Building and understanding your facility’s asset…
When an organization decides to implement CMMS software, they come to a crossroads: should we design an in-house CMMS customized to our needs or shop around…
The main challenges of facility management software are 1) its difficulty keeping up with the pace of technology changes, 2) its fragmented nature, and 3) the poor quality of entered…
The difference between computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software has to do with scope and focus. CAFM software helps facilities…
Computer aided facilities management (CAFM) software gives facilities managers the tools to plan and monitor assets, schedule maintenance and repair tasks, track work orders, and meet compliance requirements.