FTMaintenance Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See what’s new in FTMaintenance Select version 1.1.4.0

See what’s new in FTMaintenance Select version 1.1.3.1

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!

See what’s new in FTMaintenance Select version 1.1.2.0

See what’s new in FTMaintenance Select version 1.1.1.1

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.