Tracking maintenance performance without clear KPIs is like navigating without a map—you might be moving forward, but are you headed in the right direction? Without solid data, maintenance teams struggle to optimize resources, improve efficiency, and prevent costly breakdowns. Many fall into one of two traps: They track too many metrics, creating data overload without...
If you're like many facility and plant managers, deciding whether or not to implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can seem daunting - and oftentimes it is. But it shouldn't be! This frequently asked questions guide answers all the common questions businesses have about implementing a CMMS to help you make an informed decision....
ROI (Return on Investment) is one of the most important factors for the long-term success of any business. Manufacturing companies around the world face numerous challenges, with maintenance being one of the most significant. 5 strategies to maximize ROI through effective work order management can provide a clear path to overcoming these challenges and driving...
The notion of sustainable development served as the premise for the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. The summit was the first global attempt to establish action plans and strategies for migrating to a more sustainable development model. Sustainability is the concept of doing things or using resources without degrading their...
In the manufacturing sector, reactive maintenance used to be the norm, especially before the 21st century. Now, we are in the fourth industrial era. Planned or proactive maintenance is now preferred by many organizations due to its incredible advantages, and thus it’s considered an integral component of their operations. Emerging technologies like AI, IoT, cloud computing, robotics,...
Downtime is a frequent issue in manufacturing operations, referring to any period when a machine is not in use. The primary causes of downtime include unexpected equipment failures, product changes, and labor shortages. A 2018 report titled After The Fall: Cost, Causes and Consequences of Unplanned Downtime surveyed 450 professionals from 350 companies in the...
Although asset management is not a new idea, it has significant implications for enterprises. When properly implemented, asset management addresses the most important issues affecting a business and enables more sustainable growth. A successful company management plan must include asset management as a crucial component. However, it's often disregarded as a boring activity and less importance...
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