Three Lessons from a Maintenance Technician
Mateo is the maintenance tech you want on your team. He has a knack for troubleshooting and a persistent nature that makes him the “go to” person when something goes wrong. After 30 years in the business, Mateo knows a lot about maintaining equipment. One of his jobs is to mentor some of his younger […]
CMMS a “Must Have” for Distribution Centers
From automated storage & retrieval systems to conveyors & sorters, modern distribution centers focus on throughput, equipment reliability, and uptime—just like any other production-oriented business. And just like other organizations, more distribution centers are turning to CMMS software for help. “In our environment, maintenance is all about keeping the company assets in like-new condition while […]
How to Write a Request for Proposals for CMMS Software
Last time, we talked about why you might want to consider writing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for your CMMS software purchase. If you’ve decided that’s the right option for you, we’ve listed some tips on how to get the most out of the process. An RFP outlines your requirements, so you can find the […]
Give the Maintenance Department Some Credit
The maintenance department hasn’t always gotten the respect it deserves. In the past organizations were more likely to ignore the maintenance department—until something went wrong. Once overlooked, it’s time to give the maintenance department some credit! Our customers have seen it happen—like Henry, the vice president of operations for a manufacturing company. Henry has a […]
CMMS Success: Porocel Goes From Zero to 60
Today, we bring you a CMMS success story. Maintenance professionals often need to hit the ground running. That was certainly the case when Mike Goldman, Porocel maintenance planner, started his job with the company in late 2017. Mike quickly realized maintenance processes at his location hadn’t kept pace with the company’s rapid growth. Porocel’s 16-person […]
CMMS Software Checklist
When you’re researching CMMS software, a demo from the vendor is a great way to get direct answers to your questions about how their software works—and how it would work for your maintenance team. Take advantage of this opportunity. Below are five questions you should ask in every CMMS demo. 1. Will the Software Meet […]
Carbon Neutrality for the Maintenance Team
Carbon neutrality is a hot topic, and many organizations are working towards becoming carbon neutral certified. Can carbon neutrality for the maintenance team be a realistic goal? While many consider carbon neutrality an environmental issue, increasing energy efficiency also helps reduce operating costs—an appealing goal for any organization. Achieving carbon neutrality requires… Measuring current energy […]
Is It Time to Expand Your Maintenance Operations with CMMS?
When you’re using maintenance software on a daily basis, it’s easy to learn to work within the parameters of your current system without realizing what else you might be missing. That’s what happened to Lisa, an MPulse administrator for a utility district. While things were running smoothly with their older version of MPulse, as she […]
How to Calculate the Total Cost of Ownership for Your Assets
When it’s time to buy or replace an asset, it’s easy to focus purely on the initial purchase price. But digging deeper could save your organization a lot of time and money in the long run. The key is to calculate both the direct and indirect costs, which is called Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). […]
Get Seasonal Assets Up and Running in Time
If you needed a reminder to get seasonal assets up and running in time, here it is! It was a typical Monday morning, until Dawn sat down at her desk. She had a surprise waiting for her—a big pile of outstanding work orders. Dawn quickly realized these work orders had one thing in common—they were […]
