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10 Must-Have Features in a CMMS System for 2025
Introduction In 2025, the cost of reactive maintenance isn’t just inefficiency—it’s lost profit, regulatory risk, and reputational damage. As industries shift toward predictive, data-driven operations, CMMS platforms are becoming the nerve centers of maintenance strategy. According to Plant Engineering’s Maintenance Study, 55% of facilities report unscheduled downtime each year. The average cost? Over $250,000 per…
Read MoreLeveraging Remote Monitoring in CMMS for Industrial Operations
Introduction Remote monitoring has revolutionized industrial maintenance by enabling managers to track equipment performance, detect anomalies early, and schedule repairs before costly breakdowns occur. By leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, companies gain immediate insights into machine health and operational conditions, transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive firefighting to proactive problem prevention. Companies are now turning…
Read MoreHow to Build a Resilient Maintenance Strategy
Introduction A resilient maintenance strategy is a proactive blueprint that integrates risk management, predictive analytics, and thorough contingency plans to keep operations running smoothly. In today’s dynamic industrial landscape—marked by volatile supply chains and surging production demands—traditional reactive maintenance methods simply fall short. Unplanned shutdowns not only hinder productivity but also tarnish reputations and erode…
Read MoreThe Role of Augmented Reality in Industrial Maintenance
Introduction Today’s factories and plants operate under increasing pressure to meet production quotas, comply with stricter safety standards, and accommodate faster product cycles. Maintenance managers, industrial engineers, and operations directors constantly seek ways to improve uptime and lower overhead. Augmented Reality (AR) addresses these challenges by providing interactive, real-time insights wherever they are needed: on…
Read MoreThe Role of Digital Workflows in CMMS Efficiency
Introduction Digital workflows are changing the way maintenance teams operate by automating routine tasks and ensuring that day-to-day work runs smoothly. For professionals responsible for maintenance, asset management, facilities management, operations, and IT, the advantages of using digital workflows within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) are hard to ignore. By removing manual steps and…
Read MoreManaging Energy Requirements while Keeping an Eye on Carbon Footprint with CMMS
Introduction The planet is getting warmer, extreme weather is not uncommon anymore, sea levels are rising, the air and water are polluted, and ecosystems are dying. We’re putting the planet’s health and ourselves at risk. And this is all because of the sheer amount of energy our industries need to run. While industries alone cannot…
Read MoreFleet Risk Management: Strategies to Protect Your Fleet
Introduction The average crash costs an employer $16,500, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)’s guide on motor vehicles. 1 Is it more effective to waste thousands of dollars every year on the aftermath or invest in a fleet risk management system and prevent risks from happening? In this article, you will learn…
Read MoreHow To Use CMMS Software: 4 Tips
Introduction Attempting to manage equipment, assets, and work orders using manual recording methods is time-consuming and error-prone. It can obstruct visibility into your maintenance operations and your ability to implement the most effective management strategies. Because of these reasons, many organizations are starting to consider if there’s a better way to manage maintenance operations. If…
Read MoreThe Importance of Equipment Maintenance Management Software for Agriculture Businesses
Introduction Farming and agriculture today look drastically different from just a few decades ago. It even looks different than just a couple of years ago. The key difference between now and then is that modern agriculture relies on sophisticated machinery (such as advanced tractors, combine harvesters, and irrigation systems) to produce more while doing less…
Read MoreStay Compliant and Easily Pass OSHA Inspections With CMMS Software
Introduction Imagine a production floor in a factory buzzing with activity while safety protocols quietly deteriorated. For example, grinding machines operated without spark guards, electrical panels sat partially uncovered, and forklift operators balanced precariously stacked pallets. One Tuesday morning, OSHA compliance officers arrived for an unannounced inspection triggered by an anonymous employee complaint. Walking the…
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