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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,…
Read MoreEAM vs CMMS: Key Differences & Benefits
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…
Read MoreTransformer 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…
Read MorePredictive 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…
Read MoreBest 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…
Read MoreCMMS Pricing Comparison: What You Should Expect to Pay in 2025
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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreReal CMMS Case Studies: How Leading Teams Improved Maintenance Operations
Introduction Annual budgets for maintenance and reliability climb every year, yet many plants still lose production hours to faults that could have been forecast. Software vendors respond with bold charts and ambitious ROI multipliers, but executives sign purchase orders only after seeing proof from organizations that look like their own. A well-written case study does…
Read MoreLLumin vs Click Maint CMMS: Which CMMS is Right for You?
Introduction Choosing the right Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) will determine how smoothly your maintenance operations and teams run, whether you’re responsible for managing a growing small business or managing a complex, asset-heavy industrial site. With a wide range of options available, how do you choose the right one? First, it’s important to consider that…
Read MoreWhat is Time Study Analysis (TSA)?
Introduction Techniques don’t just stay in their lane. What works in one area often finds its way into another. Take Time Study Analysis (TSA), for example. It’s not rocket science. It’s the simple idea that time is valuable. Or, as the saying goes, “Time is money.” While plenty of experts have dived into time management…
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