Effective management of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory is critical for an organization's smooth operation. By doing so, organizations can guarantee that they have sufficient inventory readily available to prevent unscheduled downtime and avoid holding excessive inventory levels. Today we will discuss various MRO inventory optimization strategies such as Just-in-Time (JIT) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and when each approach is appropriate. Finally, we will examine how a robust computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can effectively implement either strategy and the numerous advantages offered by a top-notch platform like LLumin's CMMS+. What is MRO Inventory Optimization? MRO inventory management...

What is EAM? Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) provides a comprehensive overview of an organization's physical assets and infrastructure across their entire lifecycle. EAM software makes this process possible. Organizations can track the lifecycle of their assets, and all associated work orders, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials management, labor management, and automated reporting by utilizing a powerful EAM platform. For those asking “what is EAM,” we will cover the most significant advantages organizations can gain from implementing EAM (or upgrading their current EAM system to a more modern one). We'll also discuss LLumin's CMMS+, which can assist a company in...

Condition-based maintenance (CBM) differs from other approaches to maintenance in that it involves monitoring an asset's actual real-time conditions and operating parameters to determine what maintenance is needed. CBM ensures that maintenance is performed only when certain indicators show a decline in performance or an impending failure. Because maintenance is performed on an as-needed basis, the time between repairs is extended. Today we will discuss various condition-based maintenance benefits. We will then explain how manufacturers and maintenance managers can easily incorporate CBM by using a top-shelf platform like LLumin's CMMS+. What Is Condition-Based Maintenance? Condition-based maintenance is a method of...

Supporting preventive maintenance programs is a well-known application of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that can assist an organization in managing routine maintenance of equipment and assets. When used in this manner, the software aims to increase equipment lifespan, cut repair and replacement costs, minimize downtime by streamlining tasks and decrease production interruptions. Today we will discuss how CMMS software can support a preventive maintenance program, the main advantages of using a CMMS solution, and how to best implement a maintenance program with this software. We will also highlight the ease of use and implementation of LLumin's CMMS+ and...

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...

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...