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…
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…
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…
There are a few ways I’ve seen maintenance software help reduce downtime, and they all come down to streamlining your maintenance processes. Planning Better PM Tasks The data available through…
Eventually, all maintenance software will be cloud-based so that’s where your long-term vision should be. However, the timing of moving to that space may depend on your particular facility and…
While most people think about managers when it comes to CMMS buy-in, it’s equally important to make sure that your technicians (aka the people who will do…
CMMS implementation might seem simple on its face, but a staggering 70% of implementations fail (and many of them for the same exact reasons). Organizations feel using…
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) delivers a wide range of benefits to any business that has to repair, inspect, and maintain equipment. Here’s a rundown of…
There are a ton of ways to mess up a CMMS implementation, and one way that often gets overlooked is managerial buy-in despite the fact that this factor…
Anytime a facility maintenance team needs to travel to perform inspections, repairs, and other maintenance tasks, it incurs additional costs, doesn’t it? Technicians need a service vehicle,…
The short answer is, “Potentially.” Now, that doesn’t mean innovation is a bad thing. I think it’s great to push the limits of what’s possible and advance our technology forward.
You need our software! How’s that for a hard sell? Obviously, our team at Upkeep believes that we offer the best maintenance software for your business. However, for the sake…
Whether you use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for maintenance depends on how large your business is. ERPs are known for their complexity, so they’re not usually…
At an essential level, enterprise asset management (EAM) software operates like a more advanced, larger-scale computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). To understand…