Three Common Applications for Condition-Based Maintenance
Guest blog from Better Buys Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a CMMS software add-on that keeps tabs on the actual state of your critical assets by recording the output of any meters and gauges on that asset, making it easier to diagnose problems and prevent asset failure. Today’s maintenance teams are using CBM to improve their […]
Top Three Ways Property Management Companies Can Keep Costs Down
Guest blog from Premiere Works Property and facility managers know profit margins are tight. It’s important to keep your fees competitive, however, you also need to keep your business financially viable. Controlling your costs helps strengthen your budget. Consider how these three areas could help you streamline your operations to make them more profitable and […]
How HVAC Maintenance Can Save Money and Energy
Guest blog from the BP Group One of a facility manager’s most important assets is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that regulate temperatures and maintain air quality for comfort, safety, and healthy working environments. If you aren’t proactively maintaining your HVAC system, you’re likely wasting both money and energy that can be […]
Downtime Calculator: How Much Does Equipment Downtime Really Cost You?
Yesterday was tough. My computer crashed, the copier broke, and our coffee machine went on strike while I was rushing to meet a deadline. I called our IT tech, the copier repairperson, and the local coffee shop to fix the problems (not necessarily in that order), and then my blood pressure spiked when I figured […]
Are You Really Doing Predictive Maintenance?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about a recent phone call I had with an MPulse Software user, a customer and friend for many years. “Steve,” Jim said. “My new boss says our shop needs to start doing predictive maintenance. I’ve been working this gig for many years, and I think we’re not talking about […]
How Can I Promote the Maintenance Profession to Attract Talented Employees?
In my last post, I discussed ways to find good employees for your maintenance positions. In this post, I’ll identify some bigger issues that contribute to the current employment climate, and how maintenance managers can make a difference for everyone in the field. Manpower Group recently surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. employers, and found respondents […]
How Can I Find Good Employees for My Maintenance Team?
Last week I was talking with a long-time MPulse customer about his top priorities as a maintenance manager at a large production facility. “Brad,” I asked, “what’s your biggest challenge in the next 12 months?” Brad didn’t mention common problems like technology issues or budget constraints. Instead, he said, “Two of my most experienced team […]
The Pipework Maintenance Checklist (Guest Blog)
Thanks to our guest blogger, Amanda Hill from Commercial Industrial Supply, for this terrific article on planning for pipework maintenance. Combine her no-nonsense checklist with your CMMS maintenance system to maximize results. What’s On Your Pipework Maintenance Checklist? Every plant manager faces maintenance challenges, which is why we wrote this article to help highlight the […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Data-Driven Management
It hasn’t been too long since most maintenance teams were primarily reactive organizations. The bulk of their day was spent answering phone calls and performing unplanned repairs. Making decisions on the fly meant sometimes prioritizing those repairs based on who was screaming the loudest. Today, though, things are rapidly changing in the maintenance office. Smart, […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Enter the “Digital Native”
A new breed of employees is beginning to enter the workforce, the “digital native” generation. Digital natives, with their inherent proficiency in technology, are transforming maintenance management by streamlining processes and optimizing efficiency through digital tools and platforms. And they’re no longer just joining Silicon Valley startups; they’re coming to a maintenance team near you. […]
