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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Has the stress and unique challenges brought on by 2020 got you down? Many people may be looking forward to the holiday season, but are unsure of what they can do this year. Read this blog post to get ideas for the holidays and working remotely, along with some alternatives to on site corporate holiday activities to do this year.

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.

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.

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.

Ease of use is a top concern of CMMS software buyers, but what does it really mean? Is it a marketing buzzword, a subjective feeling, or something more concrete? In this article, we discuss the factors that can be used to objectively evaluate a CMMS solution’s ease of use.

FasTrak continues to demonstrate their commitment to protecting your maintenance and facility assets with the release of FTMaintenance Select, an all-new CMMS solution. Learn more about how FasTrak continues to help industrial organizations meet their ever-changing maintenance needs.

We are pleased to announce the release of FTMaintenance Select, FasTrak’s next-generation computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software. Learn more about FTMaintenance Select.

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.

Asset management or CMMS software for the power and energy industry helps to address unique challenges. Learn more about what this industry does and how important CMMS software is for managing their specific maintenance tasks.

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.

Maintenance troubleshooting is one of the most important skills your team can have. Learn how to minimize downtime with CMMS-assisted troubleshooting.

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.

If you aren’t happy with your maintenance management software, it may be time to switch CMMS vendors. In this blog post, we talk about seven of the most common reasons customers replace their CMMS software.

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.

Spare parts inventory management is a complex, ongoing process. Read on to learn more about the problems with inventory management and how to manage inventory with CMMS software.

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.