Whether you are in the manufacturing, utilities, construction, distribution or other asset intensive industries, at some point the matter of standardizing your processes and systems will become top of mind. For some companies this happens when they merge with or acquire another entity and need to figure out how to gain efficiencies with the newly […]
When implemented well, a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) across all your locations can really benefit the entire organization. From a reporting perspective alone, you can now expect that data is tracked and managed similarly in all locations, and therefore can easily get data to evaluate the asset and workforce performance. The administrative overhead required […]
As a leader in your organization, you can take steps towards a more unified asset management practices across your business. A good starting point can be to create a list of the various solutions currently used throughout your business and the purposes that they serve. For example, how is inventory managed as it relates to […]
The decision to take on a major IT project should not be taken lightly. In today’s world, computer systems are a core part of most medium-large organizations. These systems support key operational, financial and business intelligence functions that allow companies to stay competitive and grow. So how do you know when it is time to […]
Although there are many reasons why a big project like a CMMS implementation can fail, there are also many things you can do to maximize the chances of project success. One major contributor to success is having a proven methodology to follow throughout software selection and implementation which engages your staff in the efforts. This […]