Ed Garibian : Author Archives
5 Ways to Streamline Facility Management
Introduction In 2025, facility management is a balancing act that feels more like a high-stakes performance than a routine job. You’re juggling operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, sustainability targets, and the occasional last-minute crisis that no one saw coming. The reality is that buildings, equipment, and processes are becoming more complex. Staff expectations are evolving. Stakeholders…
Read MoreWhy Mobile Access Is Essential for CMMS
Introduction Equipment downtime, compliance deadlines, and safety hazards don’t wait for you to get back to your desk. Having mobile CMMS access means work orders, asset records, and performance insights travel with your team, whether they are on the plant floor, out in the field, or coordinating repairs across multiple sites. Mobile access has become…
Read MoreWhy Tech-First CMMS Fails & How to Fix It
Introduction Many vendors promise sophisticated platforms filled with automation, AI, predictive analytics, and sensor integrations. But here’s the truth: despite the flashy demos, many implementations flop. Work orders don’t get completed in the system. Maintenance teams default back to spreadsheets. ROI is unclear. Leadership grows frustrated. Why? Most of these failures can be traced back…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Your CMMS Software Vendor (with Answers)
Ask Your CMMS Vendor These 5 Critical Questions Unfortunately, most CMMS regrets start with one issue: the wrong questions weren’t asked before signing the contract. Too many buyers get lured in by flashy dashboards and vague promises. Then they discover hidden fees, weak mobile support, or sluggish onboarding and only once it’s too late to…
Read MoreWhat You’ll Spend (and Save) with CMMS Software in Year One
CMMS Year-One Costs & Savings Let’s not beat around the bush. Everyone’s wondering the same thing: “Will this thing actually save us money, or is it just another expensive tool we won’t use properly?” That’s a fair question, and one that doesn’t always get a straight answer. Here’s the truth. CMMS software isn’t a magic…
Read MoreHow to Streamline Inventory Management with CMMS
Introduction For many facilities, inventory management is a back-office function and only visible when things go wrong. But untracked spare parts, inconsistent stock levels, and manual reorder processes quietly drain maintenance budgets and delay urgent repairs. Simply put, inefficient inventory control undermines both maintenance and operational performance. This guide explores how modern CMMS inventory management…
Read MoreHVAC Predictive Maintenance: Slash Energy Costs
Introduction Walk into any commercial building like an office, a hospital, a university, a shopping mall and you’ll feel it before you see it. The consistent airflow. The cooling in summer. The warmth in winter. HVAC systems are the heartbeat of modern facilities. But for many facility managers, they’re also the biggest source of silent…
Read MoreScalability Secrets: Manage 10,000+ Assets
Introduction In companies with sprawling portfolios, asset counts quickly surpass 10,000. Each item comes with its own lifecycle, maintenance history, risk profile, and data stream. And while tools like spreadsheets or basic CMMS may work for smaller setups, they collapse under enterprise demands. That’s where enterprise scalability comes into play. It means rethinking how data…
Read MorePredictive Alerts: Cut Fleet Repair Costs by 35%
Introduction Predictive alerts are more than early warnings, as they’re a roadmap to lower costs and higher uptime. They monitor component health, detect trends, and generate actionable alerts, helping maintenance teams focus where it matters most. According to data from McKinsey and the U.S. Department of Energy, predictive maintenance can reduce equipment downtime by 30–50%,…
Read MoreFleet Tracking 2025: Reduce Breakdowns by 60%
Introduction With fleets becoming more complex and dispersed, managing mobile assets effectively has never been more challenging. But as we move deeper into 2025, fleet managers have powerful tools at their disposal that are transforming the way fleets are maintained and monitored. This article explores how integrating GPS-enabled tracking with a modern Computerized Maintenance Management…
Read More