How CMMS Helps You Answer Questions You Didn’t Know You Should Ask
Most organizations implement CMMS software because they need to solve a problem. Maybe it’s improving work order management, capturing real-time repair data, or streamlining preventive maintenance schedules. Maybe it’s establishing better inventory control or documenting maintenance procedures. Once you solve one problem, however, something else inevitably comes up. And new problems mean you need to […]
Does Your Preventive Maintenance Plan Cost Too Much?
Maintenance managers know that the backbone of any maintenance program is a preventive maintenance plan. Generally, we assume that preventive maintenance is a good thing and it will prevent downtime. But there are certain circumstances where it’s more complicated. That’s what MPulse customer Angie discovered. As a team supervisor for a government agency, Angie re-examined […]
Using CMMS Software to Support Lean Manufacturing
How do you eliminate waste in your organization? That’s the basic tenant of lean manufacturing—an idea that continues to develop after decades of refining by some of history’s top business managers. The term was coined by James Womack in his 1990 book, The Machine That Changed the World, although its roots lie in the Toyota […]
How CMMS Software Helps with Asset Disposal
When I talk to maintenance managers researching CMMS software, we usually discuss work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and the many other benefits of streamlining maintenance workflows—all with the goal of production. But down the line, it also helps when it’s time to dispose of assets. That was the situation facing Nate, a […]
How Integrating Your MPulse CMMS/EAM and Accounting System Can Improve Financial Visibility
During a recent site visit with an MPulse customer, I had lunch with a group of the company’s maintenance techs. Their boss wasn’t around, so it was a great time to get their honest, uncensored opinions on almost any subject. I asked them a question that seems simple, but reveals a lot: “What’s your least […]
Why Scalability Is So Important in CMMS Software
Adapting to change is the mantra of a modern maintenance operation. But sometimes it’s hard to see the changes coming. Such was the case for Scott, a maintenance manager with a relatively small company, where he supervises 10 technicians. His company bought a new business, and they planned to expand their operations—and their maintenance team. […]
The Maintenance Management Task You Need to Add to Your “To Do” List
Last week I attended a retirement party for two employees of an MPulse customer. After offering my congratulations (and admitting a little envy), I stopped to talk to Judy, who oversees the maintenance staff. Our conversation left me with the maintenance management task that every maintenance manager must add to their to do list. Judy […]
Maintenance Contributes to Excellent Customer Service
Long-time readers know I talk a lot about how modern maintenance has changed. Today I’m going to share a customer success story about how one company embraced those changes, and how maintenance contributes to excellent customer service. FORTRUST is a lot like any business—their success is built on customer service. As a colocation provider, the […]
How to Get Management Support for Your Maintenance Projects
I’ve never met a maintenance worker who didn’t know how to build or repair something in a more streamlined way. With detailed knowledge about equipment and assets, they’ll tell you exactly how to make things run smoother or more efficiently on the production line or in a facility. That’s valuable knowledge. And too often it’s […]
Prepare for Emergencies and Natural Disasters with CMMS Software
Maintenance is about reducing risk. Your maintenance team is responsible for decreasing the risk of equipment failure, employee injury, compliance audit issues, and so much more. When you’re a maintenance worker, you’re a first responder when things go wrong. Prepare for emergencies with CMMS. This point hit home for me after talking with Gary, an […]
