Maintenance work order management can be a time and resource-consuming effort for organizations using manual processes or  ineffective computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software. But choosing a top-shelf platform like LLumin's CMMS+ can change all of that by helping you streamline much of the process. Upon login, maintenance technicians can see what's assigned to them, what is most important, and what supplies they may need to be successful.  In fact, the more robust a company's CMMS work order system, the better it can help you predict and know what skills, parts and resources your team will need to schedule maintenance...

Managing spare parts, tooling, and MRO inventory effectively can be a significant challenge, but a powerful computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) like LLumin's CMMS+ can streamline this for organizations. An effective CMMS can save organizations time, reduce costs, and free them up to focus their energy and resources on other important initiatives. Today we will discuss how the right CMMS can help organizations streamline and automate their maintenance and operations related inventory and materials management processes. We will also explain how LLumin's advanced CMMS+ software can track inventory levels in real-time, automatically order replacement inventory when necessary, and expertly correlate...

The use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software is a critical step in improving efficiencies and lowering costs, by streamlining maintenance tasks and workflows. However, if you are considering implementing a CMMS solution, it is essential to understand that software will not be as effective as it could be unless key CMMS best practices are followed to optimize it. Today we will review the most important best practices businesses should adopt to get the most out of a powerful, all-in-one CMMS solution like LLumin's CMMS+. And, for organizations looking to get the most out of their CMMS investment, we...

Managing heavy assets, ongoing maintenance strategies, and mitigating the impact of equipment failure on productivity are top concerns across today’s industrial and manufacturing facilities. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) help companies gain better visibility into asset management, maintenance operations, and compliance. These systems solve widespread maintenance challenges and offer visibility to timely and accurate data and most importantly, alerts that indicate areas of risk. When selecting a CMMS system for your business, pay particular attention to the features each platform offers.  While there are many CMMS solutions on the market, not all are created equal. So, today we will outline...

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a technology used to centralize and streamline maintenance processes, making managing assets such as vehicles, machines, medical equipment, and facility infrastructure easier and more efficient. CMMS software is well-known for its ability to streamline maintenance tasks and provide a bird's-eye view of asset status, maintenance tasks, warranties, and work orders. However, some of the most valuable advantages are its ability to support predictive maintenance models, advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, and work order management tasks. A company can reap numerous benefits by implementing the right CMMS solution. Today we will go over the...

When developing effective facility operations strategies, facility management tactics and practices are an essential part of the planning process. While facility managers have traditionally relied on preventive maintenance as a proactive asset management methodology, there is a significant shift to predictive maintenance (PdM) due to real-time data becoming more prevalent and machine learning providing better insights into potential areas of risk. Today we will discuss how facility maintenance strategic planning helps managers develop effective maintenance tactics and practices, including ongoing actions as well as emergency and contingency checklists and budgeting guidelines. We will also discuss how managers can create this...

Outdated and inefficient maintenance strategies can reduce machine productivity and lead to increased downtime. Unfortunately, planned and unplanned maintenance downtime can cause significant financial loss. Next-generation predictive maintenance anomaly detection can improve a company’s maintenance strategies and asset availability.  Anomaly detection is central to predictive maintenance. Its primary goal is detecting anomalies in working equipment early on and alerting facility management to perform necessary maintenance. Predictive maintenance provides several benefits, including allowing companies to extend the useful life of their assets, avoid unplanned downtime, and reduce planned downtime.  Today we will discuss why anomaly detection is a core function of...

Facility managers are always on the lookout for new ways to increase productivity and efficiency. They need to be quick to adopt new solutions that result in better and more efficient facility management services. The ability to automate and optimize workflows and enable real-time data sharing and more efficient resource utilization is proving to be pivotal in their adoption of new, innovative technology. Today we will look at several facility management improvement strategies and technologies to increase productivity, such as automation, renewable energy sources, smart technologies, and predictive maintenance (PdM) models. We will also explain why PdM is one of...

The manufacturing industry is facing new challenges due to a combination of economic forces, labor shortages, disruptions caused by advanced technologies, and rising competitive and regulatory standards. Implementing a cost-effective predictive maintenance model can be the difference between a company staying competitive or falling behind. Maintenance and engineering managers can benefit from using a predictive maintenance (PdM) model in several ways, including avoiding costly asset breakdowns, unplanned downtime, and overdoing preventative maintenance, which can lead to increased operational costs and decreased productivity. Today, we will discuss the predictive maintenance cost savings to be expected from implementing LLumin’s powerful and competitively...

Predictive maintenance companies are essential pillars of Industry 4.0—a new stage of the manufacturing industry built on intelligent solutions and automation. Still, these technologies only became a practical reality a decade ago. We are still seeing new players emerging within the predictive maintenance scene—leaders, laggards, and those in between. Predictive maintenance integrates hardware and software, creating an intelligent facility, one that is proactive rather than reactive. Because predictive maintenance companies are innovative, transformative, and newly emergent, finding the right solution for your organization will require research. What Are Predictive Maintenance Companies and Why Are They So Popular? "In the environment...