What is total productive maintenance? Total productive maintenance (TPM) is the process of using machines, equipment, employees, and supporting processes to maintain and improve production integrity and system quality. In other words, employees maintain their equipment using proactive and preventive maintenance techniques to achieve near-perfect production levels. Today we will go over the foundation, pillars, and benefits of a TPM program, as well as how to implement one. We will also discuss the benefits of using LLumin's computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS+) software to implement an effective TPM program. What Is Total Productive Maintenance? TPM is a maintenance program that...

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a benchmark and a baseline that manufacturers should be aware of when measuring operations productivity. This important metric should be used to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of production equipment, identify areas for improvement, and track progress over time. Today we will define overall equipment effectiveness and explain why manufacturers should calculate (and work to improve) this ratio; and then introduce LLumin's computerized maintenance management systems software (CMMS+) as the best solution to help support optimal production levels.  What Is Overall Equipment Effectiveness? Overall equipment effectiveness is a metric that measures how efficiently a manufacturing...

What is preventive maintenance (PM)? Preventive maintenance is a commonly used and widely recognized method utilized by many organizations globally to reduce the chance of unexpected equipment failure and unscheduled downtime. In fact, recent data reveals that more than 76% of manufacturing companies worldwide have incorporated PM into their maintenance strategy. Organizations seeking to enhance the dependability and efficiency of their equipment while lowering expenses can benefit significantly from a preventive maintenance model. Today we will delve into the concept of preventive maintenance, its significance, and the benefits it offers. Additionally, we will explore the various types of preventive maintenance...

Reliability managers who are utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies and best practices to achieve high production levels and lower maintenance costs are likely to be aware of the advantages of predictive maintenance. A predictive maintenance model can generate significant benefits in the right circumstances, giving you accurate outcomes by using the rightmaintenance strategy, the right tools, and the right  implementation. Today we will discuss how organizations can maximize their cost savings and uptime by ensuring that their computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is fully optimized. We'll also highlight how LLumin’s powerful and unique CMMS+ delivers the necessary features and functionalities to...

Reliability managers who are utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies and best practices to achieve high production levels and lower maintenance costs are likely to be aware of the advantages of predictive maintenance. A predictive maintenance model can generate significant benefits in the right circumstances, giving you accurate outcomes by using the rightmaintenance strategy, the right tools, and the right  implementation. Today we will discuss how organizations can maximize their cost savings and uptime by ensuring that their computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is fully optimized. We'll also highlight how LLumin’s powerful and unique CMMS+ delivers the necessary features and functionalities to...

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...