The Future of Maintenance Management: Maintenance Software in the Cloud
Cloud computing technology has revolutionized the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software industry by helping organizations of all sizes achieve faster implementations, reduce internal IT needs, and improve reliability. Cloud based maintenance system computing also provides a broader range of payment options. Now it’s easier than ever for companies to afford CMMS software for their maintenance teams. What Is Cloud Based Maintenance Management? Cloud computing applications—“on-demand” software hosted on Internet-accessible servers—have a long history with roots back in the 1950s, when enormous mainframe computer systems housed in large server rooms were accessible via simple terminals. In the 1990s, though, commercialization of the Internet made the concept feasible on a global level. Today, the higher speeds and bandwidth capacity of the modern Internet have opened the door to cloud computing technology for businesses. It started out with simple web-based email solutions (like Yahoo! Mail or Google’s Gmail), and now the technology has evolved into full-service software solutions accessible from any device with an Internet connection. Cloud-based CMMS software is changing the maintenance management profession at all levels. Its impact is particularly significant, though, for small organizations better able to compete thanks to affordable, enterprise-level applications. Cloud Based Management Software Benefits So what can cloud-based maintenance management software do for your maintenance operation? Many maintenance professionals are discovering these major advantages: Reduced IT spending: Because cloud-based CMMS applications are located elsewhere, maintenance operations no longer need to enlist expensive (and often unavailable) IT support to set up and maintain technology infrastructure. Lower hardware costs: Because a cloud-based maintenance software runs on external servers, many organizations have discovered they spend less on heavy-duty hardware in the office, particularly on PCs and internal servers. Subscription-based pricing: Also called Software as a Service (SaaS), software subscription payment plans allow organizations to streamline budgets by eliminating heavy upfront investment and spreading costs over time. Mobilization: Mobile technology is a natural fit for the maintenance industry, and cloud-based CMMS means maintainers can access data anytime and anywhere with Internet-enabled devices, like laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Lower training costs: Improved web-based and app-based user interfaces that mimic popular personal-use applications can minimize the learning curve on hardware and software. Easy scalability: Adding a new user? Expanding your reporting capabilities? Cloud-based CMMS software makes these changes easy, so you can keep up in a fast-changing environment. Data security: No more worrying about hard drive failures or data-loss catastrophes. With a cloud-based maintenance system, your data is backed up and secured in a professionally managed environment. Cloud based maintenance software helps maintenance operations get applications up and running faster while reducing onsite implementation and management costs. By virtually eliminating the need for highly trained, expensive internal IT teams, the biggest skill barrier to implementing CMMS is removed. Your maintenance team will save time and money getting your CMMS system working—and you’ll be able to get on to the real work of maintaining and repairing critical assets Have questions? We have answers. Contact us.
Three Steps To A Successful CMMS Implementation
After you’ve successfully completed your CMMS purchase, the next step is turning that into a successful CMMS implementation. But, it’s likely you’re feeling some pressure. The same managers you worked with during the buying process will now be asking, “When will I see the benefits of CMMS implementation?” Get tips for a successful CMMS implementation from the people who’ve done it—our MPulse team customers. A Step-By-Step Guide To Achieving A Successful CMMS Implementation Step 1: Prioritize Requirements The three steps to a successful CMMS implementation start with planning and prioritization. Determine what you need from others in your organization for implementation. List each department that must do something to support the CMMS rollout. These departments typically include IT, maintenance, operations, and finance. For each department, write down the information you need them to provide and/or the tasks they need to complete. For example, does IT need to increase network bandwidth? Do users in operations need to complete training? Will maintenance test the system? Prioritize the information needed or task. You’ll need some assignments to get started. You can schedule others for a later phase. Also determine what tasks need to be completed before other tasks can start. For example, system testing should happen before rolling out user training. Step 2: Remind Users and Managers of the Value Keeping stakeholders informed and involved through the initial unveiling phase is one of the most important steps to successful CMMS implementation. That includes reminding departments about the benefits this new CMMS software will provide them. Perhaps operations and production departments/teams were promised better service at reduced cost from the maintenance team. Maybe senior management and finance were promised a good return on investment. IT may have been promised an easy fit with their server and network infrastructure, and responsive vendor support. Use this information to communicate to each team specifically on what you’ll need from them to achieve these goals. Step 3: Set Goals and Timeline After Step 1 and Step 2, you’ll know what you need, who you need it from, and when you need it. In Step 3, you’ll set goals and a timeline. Take each task, and use SMART goal criteria to set implementation goals that are… Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound Make goals as specific as possible to set mutual expectations clearly and keep your implementation project on track. When you’re feeling the pressure, remember your much bigger goal—and the reason you started this implementation process in the first place. And ask for help. If you have questions, we have the answers. It just takes a phone call. Want more information about CMMS implementations? Contact us or download our Successful CMMS Implementation Guide.
How to Improve Maintenance Strategies for Maintenance Management
Years ago, when I was starting out in this business, I worked with a smart, crusty old guy named Frank. Frank said what he meant, and he meant what he said. I’m not sure why, but Frank liked me. I took it as a compliment because he didn’t like a lot of people. We’d eat lunch together in the breakroom, where I’d share my frustrations, and he’d gruffly offer advice—including this ditty: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” For years I’ve shared that quote (which Frank borrowed from Arthur Ashe) with maintenance managers who are researching or implementing or upgrading CMMS software. Today, CMMS software makes it easier to get started—but you still need to start. In honor of Frank, I’ve made a list of 10 things you can do to improve your maintenance strategy, wherever you are in the process. Some you may have already done. Some you might do later. Pick one or two, and take Frank’s advice—do what you can. Try a Free Demo CMMS Maintenance Tip #1. Document Maintenance Activities Recording maintenance tasks, activities, repairs, and information in CMMS software is the first step when you are just starting out. You can’t measure anything until you have something to measure. CMMS Maintenance Tip #2. Plan Ahead Preventive maintenance tasks are a good start, but planning ahead also applies to everything from scheduling to staffing to purchasing to asset disposal. A goal without a plan is just wishful thinking. CMMS Maintenance Tip #3. Make Resources Easily Accessible Don’t waste time looking for stuff. To improve your maintenance strategy, keep the things your team needs (historical records, part information, vendor contact details, manuals, etc.) in easy-to-find places, like your CMMS database. CMMS Maintenance Tip #4. Automate Put your available tools to work for you. Use your CMMS software to automate the tedious stuff (data entry, email, request approval), so you can focus on more important things. CMMS Maintenance Tip #5. Link Parts Inventory is hard, but the first step is simple. Link parts with your work orders (and your assets), and you are on your way to big goals like controlling the cost of maintenance. CMMS Maintenance Tip #6. Show Your Progress Take a moment to remember how far you’ve come. Then share your story. If you don’t sell your program, no one else will. CMMS Maintenance Tip #7. Get Feedback Every time I’ve requested feedback, someone has said something that made me see things a little differently. Ask. CMMS Maintenance Tip #8. Adjust Maintenance is fluid. As your goals change, your team changes, and your organization changes, adjust your maintenance strategy to fit. CMMS Maintenance Tip #9. Train Your Staff Training is the fastest way to improve your maintenance team’s efficiency and get the best return on investment (ROI). And don’t forget about training yourself as well. The payoff is far greater than the cost. CMMS Maintenance Tip #10. Take Stock Look at the information you have now. You’ll likely find nuggets that will help you ask different questions and get to bigger goals. Today’s competitive business environment has increased the pressure on maintenance teams. Yet Frank’s advice is as relevant now as it was then. Just start. What would you add to my list? Leave a comment or contact us. Request a Free Demo!
Education Maintenance Software: What You Need to Know
Education maintenance software does more than just manage maintenance tasks. It also helps school districts protect their community’s investment in education. And as many maintenance professionals know, school maintenance has changed a great deal over time. As budgets tightened, many school districts have adopted a strategy of simply fixing what broke to work within financial restrictions. At the same time, aging infrastructure often complicated maintenance issues. So, as many discovered, reactive maintenance wasn’t the best strategy to make the most of what they had. Education maintenance software helped improve maintenance strategies with… Preventive Maintenance Schedules The software will generate a schedule of PM tasks, making it simpler to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Properly maintained assets perform more efficiently, use less energy, and fail less often, therefore extending their usable life. It can also help prevent serious problems that arise because of neglect, as well as delay more expensive maintenance. Work Order Management Education systems need to spend their money and their time wisely. Work order management helps them get the highest priority work done while making sure lower priority work doesn’t slip through the cracks. Education maintenance software helps teams easily receive work orders from requesters, enter requests manually, and automate tasks via their preventive maintenance program. Service Requesting Education maintenance software gives your team the ability to receive, manage, and update service requests from unlimited requesters. Then managers can simply approve, assign, schedule, and manage maintenance requests for staff members or vendors. Plus, automated confirmations can be customized and sent to requesters, managers, and technicians. Documentation Education maintenance software documents all maintenance-related activity, including building assets, employees, maintenance tasks, work order types, trades, departments, and more. That helps your team track costs for everything — from boilers, HVAC systems, alarms, and backflow testing to grounds, painting, carpentry, and building renovations. Reports Reporting comes with the territory for public maintenance operations. Reporting features in education maintenance software can help you capture individual facility costs, average work order time, productivity data, and more—all of which contribute to yearly budget projections and other reports for internal departments and management. [related-content] Maintenance managers know education maintenance is more than taking care of buildings and equipment. It plays a huge role in the well-being of students, teachers, and administrators. Contact us to learn how MPulse can help your organization.
Benefits of Unlimited CMMS User Licenses
Traditionally, software is sold as a per-seat license. You’ve probably been buying software this way since your first computer. Of course, per-seat licensing requires you to buy another software license when you hire a new employee, shift a current employee’s responsibilities, or increase your staff. But that’s not efficient for large companies with a lot of employees who play different, and often changing, roles. What’s a ULA? An unlimited license agreement (ULA) is an arrangement in which a software user pays a single up-front fee to get as many licenses as they want for a specified set of software products over a fixed time frame. It’s a popular option for businesses who know their team is expanding during that time period. Benefits of Unlimited Software License Agreements ULA agreements work best for companies that expect growth through normal business operations. It makes it easier to be a multi-location business and not worry about user caps. For companies expecting to grow during a specific period of time, a ULA offers… significant cost savings more convenience easier management and administration MPulse Infinity Tier MPulse created our Infinity Tier—unlimited CMMS software licenses, so you never have to worry about software licenses again. The MPulse Infinity Tier is available with all our software editions, whether you decide to purchase or go with SaaS, and whether you choose locally installed or hosted. You also can combine MPulse Infinity Tier with our Role-Based Access Control feature to help your organization control access to specific CMMS information based on a user’s role and responsibilities. Unlimited License Agreements vs. Concurrent Licensing For smaller companies, MPulse’s concurrent user licensing is a different approach with the potential to save you money. The number of concurrent user licenses you need is based on the number of users accessing the software at the same time. Let’s say your team has 30 people. You have 18 people on the day shift—10 technicians, three parts room employees, two admin assistants, one foreman, you, and your boss. On the night shift, you have another 10 technicians, one parts room employee, and one foreman. Because not all users will be accessing the system at the same time, you can reduce the number of software licenses you need by more than a third. So you’re not paying extra for users who use the software at different times or only need access occasionally. Want to know if MPulse Infinity Tier or concurrent licensing is the best choice for your organization? Contact us. We’re here to help.
Six Advantages of Role-Based Access Control
All organizations have sensitive information. Therefore, the information your employees see should depend on their role in the organization. This is where Role Based Action Control comes in. What is Role Based Action Control? Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a data filtering utility that puts record-level access control in your hands. With RBAC, you can easily adjust settings in your MPulse implementation so the right people—and only the right people—have the right access to the right records. Six Benefits of Role-Based Access Control Systems Role-Based Access Control puts record-level control in your hands. As a result, your personnel will only see the records relevant to their unique workloads. With RBAC, you can experience these six advantages… Reduce errors in data entry Prevent unauthorized users from viewing or editing data Gain tighter control over data access Eliminate the “data clutter” of unnecessary information Comply with legal or ethical requirements Keep your teams running smoothly Role-Based Access Control: Why You Need It Removing information “clutter” can significantly streamline data access for your teams. That means your employees can access the details they need faster—helping them work more effectively. Role Based Access Control Example MPulse customer FORTRUST uses MPulse RBAC so its data center maintenance personnel see only the records relevant to their unique workloads. As facility maintenance professionals, their employees have very specific job duties. With Role-Based Access Control, however, their plumbers only see plumbing work orders. Their electricians only see electrical work orders. Another customer with multiple facilities set up their RBAC based on location. So the maintenance team at their Phoenix facility only sees work orders for that site, while the Denver team only sees the work orders for their location. Why Role-Based Access Control Is Good For Business With MPulse RBAC you can be sure your employees get access to what they need—and only what they need. RBAC best practices also help you easily adjust settings to… Filter data according to departments, work order types, locations, or other fields. Assign roles so people see only their operating unit’s information. Choose which data are global, and which are unique to a group. Define an unlimited number of custom filters. Automatically link data to a user’s area of expertise. Increase productivity because employees can access what they need—and only what they need. As a result, RBAC gives your organization centralized control and enhanced security. And that’s very good for business. Learn more about how Role-Based Access Control can help your organization. Contact us. [related-content]
Integrating Microsoft SQL Server Into MPulse
Sometimes your maintenance team needs data from other departments, which use different software. And, other departments often need your maintenance data in their systems too. One common data source is Microsoft SQL Server, a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. Microsoft SQL Server supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications in corporate IT environments. Software integration between Microsoft SQL Server and MPulse makes it easier to gather and share data between the different systems. Luckily, using the Microsoft SQL Server with MPulse is easy, with a little help from MPulse DataLink. Connecting Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services and MPulse As a database server, Microsoft SQL Server’s primary function is storing and retrieving data as requested by other software applications. Sometimes those applications run on the same computer, or other times they connect across a network and/or the Internet. Microsoft markets at least a dozen different editions of Microsoft SQL Server aimed at different audiences, and for workloads ranging from small single-machine applications to large Internet-facing applications with many concurrent users. Software integration with your edition of Microsoft SQL Server and your MPulse CMMS software enables you or your IT team to quickly and easily move data in and out, depending on your needs. MPulse connects to a SQL server analysis services database via MPulse’s DataLink Integration Adapter feature. That makes this integration easy, enabling users to do things like… Import data to the CMMS software from files, databases, or other applications Export data from the CMMS software to other applications, files, or databases Schedule imports and exports based on times or file changes Save “mapping profiles” to your data sources and targets Benefits of Integrating with Microsoft SQL Server Tight integration between CMMS software and your other business-critical applications and data stores like Microsoft SQL Server will do more than reduce hassle. You’ll also enjoy these benefits… Fewer errors due to manual data entry Reduced data input redundancy Faster response times to maintenance problems Near real-time monitoring of critical data The ability to grow with your company’s changing technologies Above all, MPulse DataLink Integration tools provide an easy way to connect your MPulse CMMS bi-directionally with Microsoft SQL Server, as well as accounting systems, meters and gauges, or other critical data sources. As a result, data sharing between MPulse CMMS and Microsoft SQL Server goes a long way in keeping your maintenance department running smoothly. Note that data integration is different from one-time import/exports, which commonly occur when the CMMS software is first integrated. Have questions? We’re here to help. Contact us for more information about integrating Microsoft SQL Server and MPulse CMMS software.
7 Time Management Maxims for Maintenance Managers
I wish I had a dollar for everyone I’ve talked to about implementing a CMMS program who said they didn’t have time to implement it. I’ve heard it so often, in fact, I sometimes wonder if I should be in the “Round Tuit” business instead. If you’re too busy to make critical improvements to your maintenance operations, you will pay the price. There’s no escaping it. Every once in a while, you have to take stock, invest time and money in improvements, and move forward. Invest a little time today to consider whether your maintenance tools and processes are ready for an upgrade. It matters how you manage a maintenance team by utilizing your time. Struggling as a maintenance manager to get a handle on everything you have to get done lately? Consider these 7 Time Management Maxims from the Maintenance Maven. 7 Time Management Maxims for Maintenance Managers We all have the same amount of time to work with each week. Ever wonder how that guy always seems to find the opportunity to hit the golf course or go fishing with his kids? He doesn’t have more time than you, he’s just using it differently. If you don’t have the time for important tasks, it’s probably your own fault. Guard your 24 hours like the crown jewels. Don’t let anyone else have control of your calendar. Lend it or spend it with your boss and family of course, but don’t give up control. Your time is one of your most important assets. Plan it out, allocate it, measure it, and, above all else, protect it. Time maintenance skills are vital in managing your maintenance staff. Money won’t buy you time. I’ve seen countless people buy a CMMS software in the vague hope that it will magically buy them more time—then fail to implement it and blame the system. The money you spend on time-saving technologies will be completely wasted if you don’t make the necessary up-front time investment to implement them. You can’t borrow time from the future. Procrastination is the surest path to work overload. It’s like borrowing money to get out of debt. It just doesn’t work. Learn the basic time-management maintenance skills. You CAN recoup time from the past. Have you ever told yourself after finishing a job, “I could do that in half the time next time”? Those bygone hours are lost, forever. The good news, though, is you can get them back by passing what you’ve learned forward. Take the extra few minutes necessary to clearly document your “lessons learned” in your CMMS. The next time you or someone else repeats the job, they’ll do it more quickly and efficiently. Time makes a great “yardstick.” Because units of time are understood and valued (with some variance) across cultures and up and down the organizational ladder they generally help build consensus around the value of activities and projects. Time forecasts and expenditures are key inputs to measures of productivity, quality, dependability, and efficiency. Beware the subjective nature of time. Never rely on your “gut” to measure time when it comes to maintenance operations. “It feels like it’s been a while since we lubed those bearings,” is a sure road to equipment failure.
Root Cause Analysis Prevents Problems Before They Occur
A reactive maintenance strategy simply means when something breaks, you fix it. Many maintenance departments still use reactive maintenance today. However, maintenance managers know the difference between fixing something and understanding why it broke. Organizations use root cause analysis as a tool to solve, and eventually prevent, underlying issues rather than putting out fires when something breaks. Maintenance personnel use these same principles in their work too, although sometimes more instinctively. Let’s talk about how root cause analysis can streamline your business and help improve your maintenance strategy. Root Cause Analysis Explained Root cause analysis refers to the process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions. This concept likely sounds very familiar to maintenance professionals because of the nature of maintenance work. For example, experienced maintenance techs can repair an asset and also understand the reason it broke in the first place. That firsthand knowledge gained from experience is the basis of root cause analysis in plant maintenance. It’s just a more formal process. How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis Root cause analysis in plant maintenance can show where a failure occurred and why. That requires… Identifying the root cause of the failure Understanding how to fix the problem Applying this knowledge to prevent future failures This type of primary source analysis fits naturally in the maintenance department. Let’s take a simple, yet common issue—changing the fluid or oil in a piece of equipment. You can apply root cause analysis in this situation with this five-step process. Identify the problem. An asset failed. During a principal trigger inspection, you determine the viscosity of a lubricating oil or fluid has degraded. This degradation caused a part to overheat and fail, the equipment became unusable, and production stopped. Collect data. Next, you collect data on the failure. In our simple example, you note that the fluid was not replaced in a timely manner. Using CMMS software, you know exactly what occurred and when—or what didn’t occur and should have. Confirm the cause of the failure. After collecting the data, you confirm the cause of the failure. In this case, you recognize the symptoms of overheating due to a lack of lubrication, and then verify the cause. Identify the solution. It’s possible there’s more than one solution, or a solution requires multiple steps. Additionally, you may have to prioritize solutions. In this case, you decide establishing or adjusting the PM schedule to replace the fluid is the most logical first step. Monitor and verify the solution. Again, you need good data here. CMMS software can help you track maintenance tasks and the results. In this case, you schedule inspections to make sure your solution worked and pull historical reports on the maintenance work at specific time periods. What Are the “5 Whys” of Root Cause Analysis? Root cause analysis requires understanding the “why” of a failure. But, as maintenance professionals know, failures can have multiple causes—and one failure can be the cause of another. Continuing with our simple example, we can dig deeper using the 5 “whys” to get to the heart of the matter. Why #1: Why did the equipment fail? Answer: A part overheated. Why #2: Why did the part overheat? Answer: The fluid or oil deteriorated to the point that the lack of lubrication caused the part to overheat. Why #3: Why did the fluid or oil deteriorate? Answer: It wasn’t changed at the recommended time. Why #4: Why wasn’t it changed? Answer: The PM was missed or not scheduled. Why #5: Why was the PM missed or not scheduled? Answer: The schedule wasn’t set up properly in the CMMS software. Asking “why” eventually leads to the solution—in this case setting up a schedule or improving the notification process. Note that while we went through five “whys,” you could go through more. For example, Why #6: Why wasn’t the schedule set up properly in the CMMS software? Answer: The team wasn’t properly trained and made a mistake. Note that each “why” has a partial solution. Getting to the root of the failure, however, prevents it from happening again. Using Root Cause Analysis to Improve Maintenance Root cause analysis helps the maintenance team move from reactive to proactive maintenance. As a result, you can make better use of your team’s time and resources. CMMS software helps with accurate information on what’s impacting productivity, profitability, and corporate. And with that increased capability comes increased opportunity to improve organizational performance at all levels, including the maintenance department. CMMS software is the best tool you have for gathering, analyzing, and reporting data about your equipment and your team. And by using that data, you can make decisions based on hard evidence, instead of perceptions or assumptions. Best of all, the cumulative nature of CMMS data means you can ask different questions in the future—ones you might not even think about today. Find out how MPulse CMMS software can help your maintenance team use root cause analysis. Leave a comment or contact us.
Expand Your CMMS To Multiple Locations
Expand your CMMS to multiple locations easily and avoid unique challenges. You want to ensure your maintenance processes, reporting needs, and data are the same at each site. As a result, you need careful planning for a successful implementation across all locations. Start by following our tips for successfully implementing a multi-site CMMS system. 10 Steps to a Successful Multi-Site CMMS Implementation Putting CMMS software in place across multiple locations can seem daunting. Follow these 10 steps to get through planning, data migration, training, and “go-live” day on each site. 1. Define your successful implementation You need to know where you’re going to get there. Take the time to visualize the end result, so you have a goal in mind before you start. Who will use the software and why? What data do you need to collect? What reports do you need? Who will be in charge of what at each location? 2. Define user groups and workflows Develop a detailed list of each user group (i.e., managers, technicians, administrators, support personnel, IT, etc.) and how they’ll use the system. Also, identify different user groups at different locations, if necessary. 3. Determine what data needs to be imported You might have old data that you want to include in a new system. Identify that data now. Note that some people prefer to start fresh. Your legacy data and old work orders remain where they are for historical reference, and you simply add assets, parts, and preventive maintenance schedules to the new system. 4. Review and/or import data collection Clean data pays off in accurate reporting later. Start by taking the extra step of reviewing the data before you import it. Sometimes you can do this task yourself or enlist the help of a power user or an internal IT specialist. But if that’s not the case, hire some help. 5. Design reports and a database layout With CMMS software, every work order builds up a treasure trove of maintenance data in your CMMS database. Your long-term goal should be to turn your maintenance data reports into actionable insight. Know what you need to know. That will help you design the data you collect and the way you report on it. 6. Develop a training plan and curriculum Probably one of the most important—and overlooked—steps is training. However, teaching your staff members to use your new CMMS software pays off with every work order. Data accuracy and speed will improve, and your job will be easier because of it. Look to your CMMS vendor for help, if you need it. 7. Choose the flagship location to serve as the primary site model for implementation Pick one location that will serve as the flagship site. You’ll go through the implementation process here first. Identify problems, and get them worked out now, before you go live with your new CMMS software. 8. Test primary site model and make revisions as necessary Verify if all field names are correct; the correct data is in the correct fields; assets lists are complete; parts and inventory lists are complete; scheduled tasks have transferred correctly; and key historical data is available. If you need to make changes, this is the time to do it. 9. Go live You made it! As your team starts using the software for their work, take the time to make sure everything worked the way you wanted. The work you put in here will pay off when it’s time to duplicate the process at another location. 10. Repeat for each additional location Take your implementation plan from your primary site and repeat for each site. The Essential Guide to a Multi-Site CMMS If you want to standardize your workflow processes and reporting across locations, MPulse Multisite Connector will get you there. You can save time and money at every site (and for the organization as a whole) by using MPulse to… Track work orders, breakdowns, asset health, and other key metrics Streamline stocking, ordering, and other inventory processes Gather and report data Need help? We’re here for you. The MPulse Multi-site Implementation Program (MSIP) is a CMMS implementation program designed to take you from software purchase through successful implementation across two or more site locations, without missing any critical steps along the way. If you want to standardize your workflow processes and reporting across locations, this MPulse implementation program will get you there. MPulse MSIP gets you through planning, data migration, training, and “go-live” day on each site. As a result, your processes, reporting needs, data types, and data imports are the same at each location. Then we provide tailored recommendations and follow-up so you can measure your progress against goals. Designed to accelerate your software implementation and reduce your ramp-up time, MPulse MSIP minimizes disruptions and helps you achieve a faster return on investment. [related-content] Learn more about how an enterprise CMMS can help you manage multiple locations. Contact us.