Work Order Systems for Maintenance: The Basics
Understanding the Work Order A work order system should clearly lay down a solution that allocates the least amount of time and energy to [...]
Usage-Based Maintenance: What is it and How to Use It to Increase Uptime
Today's plants and facilities often have critical machines that bear the brunt of production activity while other equipment sits idle or is hardly used. Yet, [...]
The 5 Top EAM Software Benefits
Efficient and effective asset management is a key driver of business performance. Businesses that optimize asset management throughout the entire asset lifecycle enjoy many benefits, [...]
Maintenance KPIs for Every Role
Maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable metrics that track and measure factors critical to the success of an organization. These benchmark measurements can [...]
What is SCADA? Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
What is SCADA? SCADA, an acronym for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, refers to a sophisticated system designed to monitor, control, and gather data [...]
What’s in a Maintenance Storeroom? The Entire Org Needs to Know
A logistics clerk uses a handheld device to issue parts management inventory. A maintenance storeroom is the central hub for a maintenance [...]
CMMS vs EAM vs APM Software: What’s the Difference?
Three types of maintenance software dominate the asset management software market: computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software, enterprise asset management (EAM) software, and [...]
How PM Optimization Cuts Maintenance Costs and Failure Risks
Preventive maintenance can boost productivity, increase uptime, and lower overall costs. But most preventive maintenance programs aren’t operating at maximum efficiency. Preventive maintenance optimization, also [...]
What is Asset Utilization and How is it Calculated?
Asset utilization refers to how effectively and efficiently your organization is using equipment. It's a great way to measure whether you're getting the value [...]
Calculating RIME: Ranking Index for Maintenance Expenditures
Maintenance teams make tough decisions every day. Data-driven tools, like the Ranking Index for Maintenance Expenditure (RIME) can help teams prioritize the most critical maintenance [...]