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Making the decision to invest in asset management tracking software is daunting at best. The mere thought alone can send even the most level-headed into a tailspin. That’s why it’s important to know the areas you expect a return on your investment. The cost should be offset by the gains. Let’s face it, paper isn’t dynamic. Workers out in the field are deprived of valuable data that may be crucial to their jobs, such as [...]
Practicing safety is a lesson that begins with our mother’s teachings and progresses through the phases of our lives. Much in the way of parents, protecting the safety of employees is a manager’s responsibility. Incidents are inevitable, but managing safety training and having a process in place to ensure employees are trained on a regular basis will decrease the frequency of accidents. Unfortunately, it often takes a crisis before safety management improvements are made. So, [...]
You finally feel like things are running smoothly. Maybe you are effectively tracking and maintaining your assets. If, however, you are not able to easily report on maintenance costs AND depreciated equipment values, you could be missing out on some insightful information. Don’t discount the importance of tracking and reporting on asset depreciation directly within your maintenance program. The Facts: Assets enter the workforce just as we do. And similarly, asset depreciation begins producing income [...]
Avoiding equipment breakdowns plays a vital role in boosting productivity and profits. Keeping assets functioning at peak capacity is essential to your maintenance efforts. Are you continually working to balance workloads and equipment scheduling to lessen the possibility of downtime? A modern asset tracking software system should be able to simplify your challenges for optimal asset performance and decrease equipment downtime. Have you ever noticed that downtime is comprised of multiple times? – notification time, [...]
Assets are your organization's most significant investments and must be preserved. Asset maintenance management software reports give visibility into the life-cycle of an asset. Do you want the decision to repair or replace an asset to be an informed or a desperate decision? What would happen if you drove your vehicle every day but neglected to get the oil changed? Breakdowns and expensive repairs would rapidly follow. For this reason, a work order software system [...]
Working around the clock is normal for many of us– from taking care of repairs, juggling workers, and keeping customers happy, there’s an endless to-do list. We work at the office, at home, on vacation, and at our kid’s recitals and sporting events. More often than not, the running of business never stops and tackling the load means being at the top of our game. Using a software system for work order management gives an [...]
Consider the investments most industries make in fixed assets, including trucks, mechanical tools, machinery, and more. These items represent a huge portion of an organization's value. Getting the longest life cycle out of your assets is key to maximizing the return on your equipment investment (ROI). Preventative maintenance software is the cornerstone to maintain productivity and continue to operate smoothly, at the lowest possible cost. The preventative maintenance theory is not new. In fact, it’s [...]
It can be a daunting task to find the right CMMS Software for your company. When shopping for a home, would you buy the first house the realtor shows? Not likely. You usually have an idea of what you’re looking for, this is no different. What should you take into account? There isn’t a one size fits all approach to buying software. If you’re reading this, then you are well on your way to making [...]
I recently embarked on a quest to create a manufacturing resource arsenal for plant managers, manufacturing supervisors, process, and corporate managers and everyone in between. This is no easy task!This post of Manufacturing Publications is just a sneak peek into the future HUGE post. To begin, I asked myself, what type of content would be useful? What do manufacturers need to know and what are the challenges they face? (please feel free to comment) I [...]
Getting the longest life cycle out of your equipment is key to maximizing the return on your equipment investment. Preventive maintenance practices can be a great help in keeping your equipment running well, but when factoring the manpower and supply costs of preventative maintenance is it always worth it? Let’s take a closer look at how a CMMS program with Facility Management Software Benefits Facility Managers. Preventive maintenance (PM) practices involve carrying out maintenance tasks on [...]
