Sunday, September 25, 2011

Maintenance CMMS: Applying CMMS Software

By Arthur Crandal


There are several different CMMS maintenance programs on the market, both online and in software you can download to your server for use. Depending on the type of business you run, you'll require specific reporting options as well as manual capabilities for your staff to implement as needed. Keeping this in mind, the purpose of maintenance CMMS programs is to provide a preventative maintenance traceable reporting system that will monitor the following criteria for your business:

Work Orders- Your work order system tracks your current and pending jobs, personnel options, materials and costs. To prevent excessive costs, your CMMS system will track any problems, their causes, the subsequent downtime and will recommend what actions need to be taken to eradicate the problem and improve functionality.

A major part of CMMS implementation is entering the preventative maintenance tasks for each piece of equipment in the building or facility. This will ensure that all preventative maintenance jobs are being completed on a scheduled basis. While it may seem like a large undertaking, depending on the amount of equipment a facility has, entering the preventative maintenance information during CMMS implementation will allow users to pull up tasks and schedules for the foreseeable future. This virtually eliminates the confusion on when maintenance was last performed and when maintenance is due. CMMS software will give you a definite answer, so a maintenance department can schedule tasks accordingly. You will only have to enter the preventative maintenance information once during implementation, eliminating the need to explain it every time maintenance is to be done.

Asset management- Asset depreciation can have a significant effect on net business value. By using your CMMS maintenance system to keep detailed records about your company assets, you can be sure to reap the benefits of the depreciation come tax time, while avoiding potential service complications. Track your warranties, the service contracts and history as well as the expected lifetime of your equipment, your business will be able to stay at top production and manage costs effectively.

Safety- Safety concerns surround any business that relies on heavy equipment and staff to run it. Accidents can happen due to faulty or aging machinery, or misuse of the machines, among other things. Keep your equipment and staff safe from accidents by monitoring your equipment regularly. Your CMMS maintenance system can supply a report at any time for any equipment performance issues so you can address the issue before an accident happens.




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