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…
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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…
Select the best key performance indicators (KPI) for your organization and find ways to reduce downtime and boost revenue. These critical metrics are important to identify…
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. CAFM…
When a CMMS is implemented properly, an organization can start to gather some really amazing data. Unless, of course, the data put into the system is garbage, in which case…
There’s a short answer and a long answer to this question. The short answer is: not technically, though it helps. The long answer, on the other hand, is that it…
While CMMS implementation is mostly a game of preventive action in regard to failure, that doesn’t mean there are no options when a facility’s CMMS project is…
While the absence or presence of features can make or break a CMMS, it’s important to consider the vendor’s implementation plan, availability of training, and…
With any CMMS vendor, the key to a good vendor-to-facility relationship is open lines of communication and plainly stated goals. Open lines of communication It’s important for both stakeholders…
Even when an organization properly implements CMMS software, there’s no guarantee that employees will begin using it of their own accord (or even know that it…
Justifying the cost of purchasing a new CMMS system can be done by comparing the value that the CMMS adds to the company, to the total cost of the CMMS…
CMMS software might seem like it only has a home in industrial and manufacturing environments, but at a baseline level it is a tool for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance…