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How Does CMMS Reduce Equipment Failure?

How Does CMMS Reduce Equipment Failure?

Introduction If you are wondering how a CMMS reduces equipment failure in day-to-day operations, you are not alone. Maintenance Supervisors, Reliability Engineers, and Operations Directors ask the same thing every week. The short answer is that a modern CMMS like LLumin CMMS+ turns scattered maintenance activity into a repeatable system. The long answer is more…

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Free CMMS vs Paid CMMS: What’s the Difference in 2025?

Free CMMS vs Paid CMMS: What’s the Difference in 2025?

Introduction If you’ve ever Googled “free maintenance software,” chances are you’ve landed on an open-source or freemium CMMS tool that promises to make your life easier, without touching your budget. At first glance, these platforms look like a steal. You get basic asset tracking, maybe a calendar for scheduling preventive tasks, and just enough functionality…

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CMMS Metrics: Top 10 KPIs You Can Track with LLumin

CMMS Metrics: Top 10 KPIs You Can Track with LLumin

CMMS KPIs: 10 Metrics that Prove ROI A modern CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) puts performance insights at your fingertips, but numbers alone won’t justify investment. You need the right KPIs. If you’re reporting to executives, aiming to boost technician efficiency, or making the case to move away from reactive maintenance, this guide outlines 10…

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CMMS ROI: How to Justify the Investment to Your CFO

CMMS ROI: How to Justify the Investment to Your CFO

CMMS ROI: Make the CFO Say Yes If you’re ready to upgrade to LLumin CMMS+ but need executive buy-in, this guide gives you everything you need to present a compelling business case. You’ll find cost-avoidance arguments, CMMS ROI benchmarks, and response strategies to common objections. Whether you’re preparing a presentation or pitching in a boardroom,…

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EAM vs CMMS: Key Differences & Benefits

EAM vs CMMS: What’s the Difference (and Why Do You Need Both)?

Introduction Alt text: Cover image with the title ‘EAM vs CMMS: Key Differences & Benefits’ in bold navy text on a white background.  Enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) both serve vital roles in modern manufacturing operations. While often lumped together, these systems are designed with distinct priorities and capabilities. Choosing…

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Transformer Health Monitoring: Cut Costs by 30%

Transformer Health Monitoring: Cut Costs by 30%

Introduction Utilities often pour resources into grid upgrades or renewable integration, but one silent asset frequently slips under the radar: transformers. These are the workhorses of electrical distribution yet they’re also ticking time bombs when neglected. Traditional transformer management relies on scheduled inspections or reactive repairs. But this approach misses thermal stresses, partial discharge, oil…

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Predictive Maintenance in 2025: How Factories Slash Downtime by 40%

Predictive Maintenance in 2025: How Factories Slash Downtime by 40%

Introduction Every year, according to a report by Siemens, manufacturers lose an estimated $260 billion to unplanned downtime. That’s more than a statistic; it’s a drag on output, morale, and profit. In 2025, leading factories are rewriting that story. The playbook? Predictive maintenance for manufacturing. What was once a hopeful buzzword is now a proven…

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Best CMMS Software for Manufacturing in 2025: Top Picks Reviewed

Best CMMS Software for Manufacturing in 2025: Top Picks Reviewed

Introduction Unplanned stops can burn through profit faster than any other line-item in a plant budget. Modern CMMS platforms combat that risk by tying real-time asset data to proactive maintenance workflows and OEE dashboards.  The four best CMMS for manufacturing below top the shortlists of maintenance directors. Each brings a different mix of analytics, mobile…

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CMMS Pricing Comparison: What You Should Expect to Pay in 2025

CMMS Pricing Comparison

Introduction The modern maintenance stack feels a bit like the app shelf on your phone. Tools multiply, subscription fees creep, and suddenly the CFO wants a line-by-line justification. A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) sits at the heart of that stack. It’s the planner, the logbook, the watchdog. And, yes, it can be a serious…

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How to Build a CMMS Training Program That Works

How to Build a CMMS Training Program That Works

Introduction A Computerized Maintenance Management System can schedule preventive work, track spares, and satisfy auditors—but only if the people behind the screens know what they’re doing. Rushed roll-outs often skip structured instruction, leaving technicians to “click and hope.” The result is partial adoption, bad data, and dashboards no one trusts. A complete CMMS training program…

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