{"id":1618,"date":"2019-01-18T20:36:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T20:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southwestefc.unm.edu\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2020-06-15T20:43:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T20:43:22","slug":"computerized-maintenance-management-system-cmms-does-your-system-need-this-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/computerized-maintenance-management-system-cmms-does-your-system-need-this-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Does Your System Need This Software?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is CMMS software? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software\ndesigned to simplify maintenance management. Maintenance management is a\nnecessity in a broad range of disciplines and CMMS software is able to serve\nfields ranging from manufacturing to energy to healthcare. With CMMS, companies\nor organizations can monitor work orders, quickly generate accurate reports,\nschedule repairs, create accurate inventory forecasts and easily determine\nwhich assets require maintenance and when. You may have also heard of enterprise\nasset management (EAM) systems. CMMS and EAM are actually different systems but\nare often referenced interchangeably. Both systems provide many similar\nfeatures but EAM systems tend to be broader and more useful for larger\ncompanies. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of CMMS software is to improve organization, extend\nasset lifespans and reduce costs. It is there to help protect an organizations\nlarge capital investment. CMMS software cannot take the place of knowledgeable\nindividuals but instead can help them prioritize and easily keep track of\nassets and labor. CMMS software\u2019s core functionality includes preventative\nmaintenance, asset management, work order management and inventory management.\nHowever, many additional features can be added. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Does your utility need\nCMMS software?<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Many utilities, especially small utilities, may be unsure\nabout whether CMMS software would benefit their operation. Below are some\nguiding questions that can help you decide whether to take the next step in\nyour CMMS research or determine your operation can continue without one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does your record-keeping look like? Is it chaotic, with\nrelated material kept in many different locations? Is it hard to locate assets?\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When record-keeping is unorganized your team could spend\nmore time finding relevant information than making repairs. CMMS software is\ncapable of storing everything in a single, searchable database that allows you\nto make informed data driven decisions. It also improves the tracking and scheduling\nof labor, helping you identify and resolve bottlenecks in labor utilization and\nimprove response time. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are routine processes moving smoothly? Maybe routine\nprocesses are running smoothly but are they as efficient as possible? Are you\neasily communicating what needs to be completed on a daily basis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">It\u2019s challenging to plan facility repairs and service in\nadvance and thus you may currently be fixing problems as they arise rather than\npreventing them from happening. CMMS software helps you proactively plan most maintenance\ntasks with standardized processes and set procedures. This will reduce reactive\nrepairs and free-up valuable time. The software enables you to move from a\nreactive maintenance program to a preventative maintenance program. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever failed to complete repairs in a timely manner\nbecause important spare parts were unavailable? Maybe you have the part but have\nno idea where it is. Or you thought you had it only to realize you used it in a\nprevious repair and forgot to order another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting for parts is a common setback. CMMS software allows\nyou to create a spare parts inventory so you can adjust new material orders\nbased on stock level and identify a pattern of materials consumption. You gain\ncontrol over your inventory and ensure critical parts are available when\nneeded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your utility experiences &nbsp;some the above issues then it is worth\ninvestigating CMMS software further. The software is not inexpensive but is\navailable at varying prices with varying capabilities and most systems will\nfind a product that matches their needs. There must also be a commitment by\nstaff to learn a new system. However, the payoff can make it worthwhile. The\nnext step is to begin creating a list of what your utility wants out of CMMS\nsoftware before you begin researching software companies. The next blog post\nwill walk you through how to define your CMMS goals and who to involve in the process.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is CMMS software? A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software designed to simplify maintenance management. Maintenance management is a necessity in a broad range of disciplines and CMMS software is able to serve fields ranging from manufacturing to energy to healthcare. 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