Deferred Maintenance: How To Reduce Your Maintenance Backlog

Deferred maintenance – two words that can send shivers down the spines of facility managers and property owners alike. From spiraling repair costs to safety hazards and diminished property value, the repercussions of postponing maintenance can be severe.  So, what exactly does deferred maintenance entail? Why is it such a pressing concern? And, most importantly, […]

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Inside Machine Maintenance: How to Keep Your Machinery Healthy Year-Round

Whether it’s ensuring that a manufacturing production line runs without hitches or a tractor on a farm operates efficiently, machine maintenance makes sure that the used equipment is safe and functional while minimizing the total cost of ownership. Join us as we explore the best practices for keeping your machinery in top operating condition year-round,

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7 Key Maintenance Planning Principles and Best Practices

Every piece of equipment, machinery, and asset is a cog in the intricate machinery that propels a business forward. But what ensures that equipment operates at its optimum capacity, ensuring not only productivity but also safety and longevity? The answer lies in meticulous and strategic maintenance planning. In the following sections, we will define what

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Benefits of Running On-Premise CMMS vs Cloud Based Maintenance Software

While cloud-based maintenance solutions have become an industry standard, there are situations in which on-premise CMMS can be a better match for a company’s specific requirements. As a vendor that offers both cloud and on-premise deployment, we are in a unique position to objectively discuss both sides of this story.

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What is Proactive Maintenance and How to Implement It

Maintaining optimal equipment performance is more crucial than ever. Enter proactive maintenance — a methodology that prioritizes preventing failures before they occur. But what exactly is proactive maintenance, and how can organizations effectively integrate it into their operations? In this article, we delve into the core principles of proactive maintenance and offer step-by-step guidance on

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How To Schedule Preventive Maintenance With A Maintenance Calendar

Why preventive maintenance is a problem Working with operations to schedule preventive maintenance for vital equipment & facilities can be a challenge for maintenance managers. Preventive maintenance scheduling is low on the totem pole! Don’t look at me like that! Shutting down equipment for recommended maintenance can be hard to justify when there are production

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CMMS/ Maintenance Software Setup In 8 Steps

Maintenance Software Setup Challenges It can be hard setting up a CMMS system (maintenance management program) for the first time. This is especially true if you do not already have an existing maintenance management program. However, even migrating from an existing CMMS program has its own challenges! Have you ever had this happen to you?

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Maintenance Software Program Costs & Benefits

Budget for maintenance software Maintenance software costs will be more than you think! When buying a CMMS/ maintenance software program you often need to justify the purchase in terms of expected costs and savings to your management. This can be hard to do and quite tedious. You need to collect both the possible costs involved

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Four Easy Ways To Setup An Equipment Maintenance Schedule

What is an equipment maintenance schedule? Nearly all equipment and heavy machinery needs some kind of regular maintenance aka an equipment maintenance schedule. This type of maintenance is usually called preventive or planned maintenance (PM). Sadly, this is an often overlooked aspect of maintenance management and often skipped. Just think about it…

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