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6/10/2021

CMMS vs. CAFM Software: Which Can Be Used for Facility Maintenance?

In our latest blog post, we compare the differences between CAFM and CMMS software. We also dive into what each of them is used for. This will help you determine which one is best for your maintenance department.

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6/7/2021

Why the Construction Industry Should Invest in CMMS Software

There are a number of specific maintenance needs and challenges in the construction industry. CMMS software can help to address them and ensure infrastructure projects get completed on time. Read on to learn more about how the construction industry benefits from maintenance management software.

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6/1/2021

Create a Preventive Maintenance Program in 8 Easy Steps

Despite the many benefits of preventive maintenance, many organizations are stuck in a reactive mindset. Learn how to create a preventive maintenance program with our easy-to-follow guide.

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5/27/2021

How to Gain CMMS Buy-in From a Multi-generational Workforce

One way to ensure you get everyone on board with using CMMS software is to ensure it appeals to every generation on your team through promotion of use and targeted training. This blog post discusses ways to “sell” each team member on the importance of CMMS software while identifying characteristics of each generation in the workforce.

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5/18/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.16.1 Release Notes

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5/10/2021

What Makes a Good Maintenance Technician?

There are many things that go into what makes a good maintenance technician: specific skills, characteristics, and experience. Find out what those are, what maintenance technicians really do, and how a CMMS can help them perform well.

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4/26/2021

Why Food and Beverage Manufacturers Need to Invest in a CMMS

Maintenance in the food industry is full of many challenges not seen in other industries. Investing in a CMMS helps food manufacturers remain competitive by providing a single platform for managing maintenance operations. Learn more about why the food and beverage industry needs to invest in a CMMS.

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4/16/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.9.5 Release Notes

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4/12/2021

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Maintenance Audits

What do you feel when you hear the word “audit”? Maintenance audits are an often feared – but important – part of business. Learn why organizations that use a CMMS have no reason to fear an audit.

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4/6/2021

CMMS Power User Roles and Responsibilities

Power users lead others in getting the most out of CMMS software. Maintenance managers should be involved in deciding who they are. In this blog post, learn what a power user is, and what unique things power users should know.

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3/29/2021

What is an Asset?

The maintenance team plays an important role in protecting a business’ assets or resources that provide value. In this article, you will learn all about assets and why they matter to maintenance management.

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3/22/2021

How to Create, Manage, and Maintain an Equipment BOM

An effective equipment bill of materials (EBOM) reduces the need for workaround solutions when it comes to acquiring information about assets and their related components. This article guides you through the process of creating your own EBOM, as well as provides tips for keeping it up to date.

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3/16/2021

How to Create a Maintenance Bill of Materials (BOM)

An effective bill of materials (BOM) provides many advantages to an organization’s maintenance operation – so why don’t some companies have or use them? We show you how quick and easy it is to make a maintenance bill of materials in simple, easy-to-follow steps.

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3/8/2021

Pros and Cons of Different Work Order Management Systems

Maintenance teams use one of multiple systems to manage work orders, including paper, spreadsheets, email, and CMMS software. Learn about the pros and cons of each system in this blog post.

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3/8/2021

How to Organize your Maintenance Storeroom

Maintenance storeroom organization is important  for all maintenance teams, as it makes maintenance operations more efficient. Learn how to organize your maintenance storeroom for maximum productivity in this blog post.

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2/2/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.4.0 Release Notes

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1/22/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.3.1 Release Notes

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1/14/2021

FasTrak SoftWorks Inc. Holiday Attire Contest 2020

Despite the challenges of 2020, the FasTrak SoftWorks, Inc. team celebrated the holidays by hosting a holiday attire contest. There were multiple prizes awarded, and everyone had fun participating. Read more about this contest and see some creative photos!

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1/12/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.2.0 Release Notes

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1/8/2021

FTMaintenance Select v.1.1.1.1 Release Notes

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1/5/2021

Keeping Assets Healthy: A Complete Guide to 4 Types of Maintenance

There are many types of maintenance and using some or all of them strategically will contribute to the health of your assets. Read on to learn about how four maintenance types—corrective, preventive, condition-based, and predictive—work.

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12/28/2020

8 Maintenance Management Objectives

There are several maintenance management objectives that all contribute to the success of the department and the company as a whole. Read on to learn more about the goals of the maintenance team.

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12/21/2020

Work Order Management Best Practices

Work order management is a balancing act. CMMS software helps you establish and enforce work order management best practices. Read this blog post to learn what a complete work order process should look like and the benefits of using maintenance management software for this purpose

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12/14/2020

Avoid These Common CMMS RFP Mistakes

In continuation of our blog post series about request for proposals (RFPs), we’re going to talk about common RFP mistakes for CMMS software. There are easy ways to avoid making these mistakes, which we inform you about. If you’re writing an RFP anytime soon, this blog post is for you.

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