Maintenance Management in the Real World: Stories from the Food Processing Industry
Food processing maintenance management is cost sensitive. Fluctuations in raw material costs coupled with strict compliance regulations mean that maintenance teams must consider quality control and budget constraints along with standard maintenance tasks. It’s enough to make even the most senior maintenance manager pause to consider how his team did their jobs without CMMS software. […]
OSHA Standards for Food Manufacturing
As food manufacturing maintenance teams know, compliance is all about visibility. Staying on top of regulations is crucial for maintaining operations and avoiding costly penalties. Food processing is one of the most regulated industries globally, governed by a variety of federal, state, and international guidelines. Key regulatory bodies include OSHA, the U.S. FDA, and the […]
The Future of Maintenance Management: Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Sustainability. Going green. Earth friendly. Carbon footprint. Carbon Neutral. You hear these buzzwords about the environment all the time, and you know your organization wants to reduce waste and save money. But what does maintenance sustainability really mean for the maintenance team? Environmental Impact of Sustainable Maintenance The maintenance department is often the focus of […]
How to Prioritize Maintenance Tasks So You Can Get Stuff Done
I had my whole schedule planned today—a list of tasks and plenty of time to complete them all. Guess how many I finished? Yep. Zero. It wasn’t because I didn’t do anything. It was because my phone started ringing. Maintenance managers know what I’m talking about. Stuff happens. Emergencies come up. And we’ve all re-prioritized […]
Knowing Your Stakeholder: Your Users
At this point, you’ve identified most of your stakeholders in the CMMS purchasing process. However, we saved the most important one for last—your users Users are any staff who will operate the software in their day-to-day jobs. The most frequently stated concern among users is ease of use. Because a system that’s difficult to learn […]
Why Most Users Don’t Need a CMMS App, Part 1
CMMS and mobile technology offer big benefits for maintainers. The ability to access information and record data on the spot—where maintenance happens, instead of in a plant or campus office—fits nicely into maintenance workflows. However, mobile app fatigue sets in when users feel overwhelmed by the number of apps on a device. But, you don’t […]
Knowing Your Stakeholder: Legal & Compliance
Your legal and compliance departments probably won’t use your CMMS. However, they may feel invested in what the software can do. Making a courtesy call to these departments can prevent unexpected hiccups down the road. Both departments want to make sure your organization follows all related laws, policies, and regulations. As a result, their concerns […]
How to Use Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to Build Efficiencies
Globalization and economic pressures are forcing companies to build efficiencies wherever possible. As a result, the reliability of assets will become even more important than ever. What is Reliability Centered Maintenance? Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) defines maintenance as the means to maintain an asset’s functions in a defined operating context. Therefore, companies can focus resources […]
How to Calculate Downtime
Calculating asset downtime offers new insights into your maintenance operations, and how you can make improvements. But how do you calculate downtime? And what can you do with that information? Here’s what you need to know. What Is Equipment Downtime? Downtime refers to any period when a system fails to perform its primary function. For […]
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Scheduling Software
Service scheduling software always tops the list of essential maintenance management tools. Every major asset has a recommended maintenance schedule. CMMS makes it simple to schedule services based on time or usage, so the maintenance team knows what needs to happen and when. Benefits of Scheduling Software The biggest benefit of service scheduling software is […]
