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Implementing validated CMMS software is a top concern of organizations in FDA-regulated industries or those seeking other certification. In this blog article, we dive into the topic of software validation and describe a simple process for validating your CMMS.

Throughout most of 2020 and all of 2021, the work environment at FasTrak SoftWorks, Inc. has changed due to the pandemic. To reconnect as a staff, we hosted a company luncheon where we enjoyed tacos and the fall weather.

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Effective maintenance tasks break down maintenance jobs into more manageable pieces, and make it easy for technicians to understand exactly what “to do”. Follow these simple steps to greatly improve your task-writing abilities.

What is property maintenance management? Learn about more about this concept as well as how CMMS software can assist with maintaining commercial and residential properties in this blog post.

Managing service requests is an important part of maintenance management. But without the right tools in place, it can be overwhelming. Follow these best practices to ensure you don’t fall behind on completing maintenance work that is important to others.

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What is reliability-centered maintenance? Learn the definition, how to apply this maintenance method, RCM benefits, and how CMMS software assists with RCM in this blog post.

Risk-based maintenance (RbM) is a maintenance methodology that enables you to identify which assets are most critical and likely to fail. Following this assessment, you can determine the best maintenance techniques to prevent failure. This blog post provides an overview of risk-based maintenance.

Fleet maintenance management is an important part of overall fleet management. CMMS software is a useful tool for successfully maintaining fleet vehicles in any industry. Learn more about the role fleet maintenance plays in an organization.

A barcode system can be an invaluable part of your inventory, asset, and work order management practices. Learn more about the major components of a barcode system.

Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards ensure the quality and safety of food and beverage products. Maintenance departments must pay close attention to the assets, personnel, and processes used in food production in order to meet these standards. Learn more about SQF certification and the role maintenance plays in SQF compliance.

What is ISO 9001, how do you get certified, and what are the benefits of this certification? How does it relate to maintenance management? We answer these questions in depth and describe how FTMaintenance can assist you with ISO 9001 compliance.

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While executives don’t often use CMMS software, they benefit from their team using it. They also look for specific things when the company purchases CMMS. Learn more about what executives need from a CMMS and what benefits CMMS offers executives.

Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures keep workers safe from hazardous energy during asset repairs or service. In this article, we provide an overview of lockout/tagout.

In this FTMaintenance blog post, we discuss what OSHA is, how adhering to OSHA standards impacts maintenance, how to avoid violations, and what requirements are most important for maintenance departments.

A robust computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a necessary tool for tracking progress towards your maintenance management goals. In this article, we review SMART maintenance management goals and how your organization can reach them.

Inventory costs account for a significant portion of maintenance budgets. Explore different inventory management techniques you can use to minimize the value of your MRO inventory and learn how a CMMS supports MRO inventory management.

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.

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.

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.

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.