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12/7/2020

4 Inventory KPIs to Improve MRO Inventory Management

Management pays close attention to whether investments made in MRO inventory are paying off. In this article, we discuss 4 inventory management metrics that you can use to measure your MRO inventory performance.

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11/30/2020

How to Implement a Proactive Maintenance Strategy

Many maintenance teams operate on using a “fix it when it breaks mentality,” which can run counter to larger business goals. A proactive maintenance strategy is more financially and operationally beneficial. Learn how to implement a proactive maintenance plan.

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11/19/2020

How to Choose Mobile Devices for Your Maintenance Team

Mobile devices are a large part of everyday work. Maintenance teams benefit from using rugged mobile devices specifically designed for industrial environments. Read this blog post to learn about what features and devices to consider for your organization.

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10/14/2020

How to Measure Preventive Maintenance Effectiveness

How do you know if your preventive maintenance program is working? In this article, we discuss metrics that help you assess the effectiveness of your preventive maintenance program.

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10/13/2020

Fall Preventive Maintenance Tips for Facilities

As the start of fall brings changing leaves and cooler temperatures, there are several building exterior and property maintenance tasks you should complete to prepare your organization for the season change. This blog post provides you with a comprehensive fall checklist to use this season.

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9/9/2020

How CMMS Software Drives Maintenance Efficiency

If you want to know how CMMS software drives maintenance efficiency, this is the blog post for you. There are several maintenance efficiency killers that maintenance management software addresses while saving organizations money on their maintenance operations.

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8/27/2020

What is Lean Manufacturing?

Lean manufacturing is a system of techniques and activities for eliminating waste from your production process. The maintenance team plays an important role in reducing waste that impacts production. Learn more about the maintenance team can implement lean manufacturing concepts.

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7/14/2020

How to Combat the Maintenance Technician Shortage

The maintenance technician shortage is a growing problem in several industries. However, there are feasible solutions organizations can implement to combat this over time. Read more about what contributes to the technician shortage and the best solutions to remedy it.

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7/1/2020

What is MRO Inventory Management?

As important as maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) inventory is to business processes, many organizations do not manage it properly. Learn what’s involved in MRO inventory management and how to gain control over your MRO inventory.

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6/17/2020

Facility Summer Maintenance Checklist

Summer months bring fun in the sun, but that also means it’s time to do some summer maintenance tasks. If you need a checklist of seasonal maintenance to do indoors and outdoors, look no further. This list has everything you need to keep your property safe and looking great while preventing expensive repairs.

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6/5/2020

What Makes a Good Maintenance Manager?

There are certain qualities and skills that a good maintenance manager has, and continued development of those skills is what makes them an effective maintenance manager— along with the help of CMMS software. Learn more about what those are.

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5/14/2020

What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness?

Do you know what Overall Equipment Effectiveness really is? In this blog post, we talk about the definition, common mistakes, dispelling OEE myths, and the benefits of this strategy.

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3/24/2020

How to Create Your Own Asset Naming Convention

Unfortunately, first-time CMMS users often do not have a plan for naming their assets in the system, causing major headaches. Learn how to develop an asset naming convention that will make asset identification easy.

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3/24/2020

Asset Naming Convention Designs: Best Practices for CMMS Implementation

Asset naming conventions differ from organization to organization, and there are many ways in which they can be crafted. This article discusses 3 designs for you to consider.

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2/10/2020

What is an Asset Naming Convention (and Why Does it Matter)?

Asset naming conventions are a critical part of identifying assets in your CMMS. Learn more about why asset naming conventions matter.

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1/22/2020

What is Condition-based Maintenance (CbM)?

Condition-based maintenance (CbM) is an advanced maintenance technique that actively monitors an asset’s performance and condition. Learn more about how CbM works and when to use it.

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1/14/2020

What is Predictive Maintenance? | How PdM Works and When to Use It

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is an advanced maintenance technique that estimates when equipment will fail. Learn more about how it works and what else you should know about PdM.

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1/8/2020

What is Facility Management?

Most people understand that facility management (FM) is what keeps businesses running, but don’t realize the many functions involved. Learn more about facility management and how a CMMS helps facility managers add value to the organization.

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1/6/2020

What is Total Productive Maintenance?

Total productive maintenance (TPM) helps you maintain and improve the effectiveness of production through a maintenance-centered approach. This brief primer will help you understand the basics of TPM and how you can benefit from it.

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1/3/2020

What is Time-based Maintenance (TbM)?

Time-based maintenance (TbM), or periodic maintenance, can play an important role in your overall maintenance strategy. Here’s what you need to know to get started with time-based maintenance.

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11/11/2019

How Maintenance Practices Have Changed

Maintenance looks very different today than it did even a few years ago. Take a look back in history to see how maintenance practices have changed and how you can better manage your maintenance activities.

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11/7/2019

Understanding the Cost of Unplanned Production Downtime

Understanding the true cost of unplanned downtime will help maintenance managers make decisions about how to reduce it, in part with the help of a CMMS.

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11/1/2019

12 Tips for Improving Your Preventive Maintenance Plan

Improving your preventive maintenance plan can be a challenge. Don’t worry, we can help. We’ll discuss 12 tips for improving your PM plan, and how a CMMS can help you carry out these tips.

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10/31/2019

3 Important Asset Management KPIs and How to Use Them

How do you know if your assets are performing up to standards? In this article, we take a look at 3 important asset management key performance indicators (KPIs).

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