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How to Increase Asset Resale Value with Maintenance History Data
Many organizations lose substantial value at disposition because construction equipment often loses 20-30% of its value within the first year, with resale pricing determined more by buyer uncertainty than actual asset condition. With clear, traceable maintenance data from a high-level CMMS, you can set higher price tags for resale assets that buyers simply can’t argue…
Read MoreCoordinate 24/7 Operations with LLumin CMMS+
Round-the-clock manufacturing demands flawless coordination between shifts, yet 86% of employees and executives cite ineffective collaboration and communication as the main cause of workplace failures. For facilities running 24/7 operations, these communication breakdowns not only inconvenience teams but also halt production lines, create safety hazards, and drive costs skyward. Unplanned downtime costs industrial businesses $125,000…
Read MoreReduce Heavy Equipment Downtime and Repair Costs
Heavy equipment failures deliver devastating consequences across construction sites and industrial operations. Facilities lose an average of $108,000 per hour to unplanned downtime, with organizations that rely heavily on reactive maintenance experiencing 3.3 times more downtime than those using proactive strategies. For construction and heavy industry operations, where project timelines and budgets operate on razor-thin…
Read MoreHow Mobile Work Order Approvals Drive Faster Maintenance
Maintenance delays cost manufacturing facilities millions in lost productivity, yet most organizations still rely on outdated approval processes that keep critical repairs waiting. While email-based and desktop-only approval systems seem adequate for basic maintenance operations, the hidden costs of approval delays are mounting faster than organizations realize. This article examines real data behind mobile versus…
Read MoreCMMS Integration: Streamline in 90 Days
Introduction Modern plants lose more time to disconnected systems than to broken machines. When planners re-key meter readings, wait for purchasing approvals, or chase inspection reports through email, every delay compounds. A well-designed CMMS integration fixes that drag, linking assets, inventory, finance, and production so information follows the job, not the other way around. This…
Read MoreFacility Uptime 2025: Achieve 99 % Efficiency
Introduction It’s a truth most plant managers admit only to each other: the loudest alarm rarely comes from the machine that fails. Instead, it’s the finance team wondering why forecasts have slipped or the client who quietly picks a different vendor next quarter. Downtime doesn’t just trip breakers; it trips reputations. That’s why the next…
Read MoreOn-Premise vs Cloud CMMS Pricing: What’s the Better Investment?
Introduction As companies make greater efforts to incorporate advanced technologies in their daily maintenance operations, software systems, like Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have become popular and essential tools for meeting company productivity goals and upholding compliance standards. There are many options on the market, and companies interested in a CMMS solution will have to…
Read MoreIs Free CMMS Software Worth It? Pros, Cons & Hidden Costs
Introduction Modern maintenance teams juggle more sensors, assets, and regulatory rules than ever. A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) keeps the chaos in check—yet budget-strapped shops often eye “free” versions as a quick fix. Before you roll out a free CMMS software, make sure you see the full balance sheet. Hidden expenses, security gaps, and…
Read MoreHow to Build a CMMS Integration Plan
Introduction Disconnected software stacks quietly drain time, money, and insight. Maintenance teams chase paper trails while IT struggles to reconcile mismatched tables. Operators can’t see the latest work-order status, and finance waits days for cost roll-ups. A well-planned CMMS integration flips that script. Throughout this guide you’ll find practical steps, architecture patterns, common pitfalls, and…
Read MoreHow to Set KPIs and Measure Success Post-CMMS Implementation
Introduction A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) only proves its worth when the numbers change for the better. Minutes saved, failures prevented, overtime avoided—these are the signals that convince leadership to keep investing. Yet many teams switch on the software, tick off the training sessions, and then stumble when asked, “So, what did we gain?”…
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