Facility Management Blogs
How to Increase Asset Resale Value with Maintenance History Data
Many organizations lose substantial value at disposition because construction equipment often loses 20-30% of its value within the first year, with resale pricing determined more by buyer uncertainty than actual asset condition. With clear, traceable maintenance data from a high-level CMMS, you can set higher price tags for resale assets that buyers simply can’t argue…
Read MoreHow CMMS Supports Enterprise-Wide ESH Reporting
Maintenance data is the secret to reporting and improving on your Environmental, Social, and Health activities. Yet many organizations struggle with ESH reporting accuracy as 76% of executives cite data quality concerns as their primary challenge, and 81% face difficulties with documentation, review, and approval processes across their operations. For enterprises operating multiple sites, the…
Read MoreHow LLumin CMMS+ Helps You Comply with ISO 55001
Many organizations struggle under ISO 55001 and see how Llumin CMMS+ supports secure, auditable asset data and system control. For enterprises pursuing ISO 55001 asset information management, the shift from spreadsheets to comprehensive CMMS represents a fundamental improvement in how operational data supports asset lifecycle planning, risk-based asset management, and governance frameworks required by the…
Read MoreCMMS for GMP Compliance: What Auditors Look for in Digital Records
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) auditors scrutinize maintenance documentation with unrelenting precision, searching for gaps that reveal whether equipment supporting regulated production remains under actual control. Over 50% of all FDA citations relate to inadequate procedures, with data integrity and incomplete records remaining as perennial problems that transform routine audits into enforcement actions. For pharmaceutical, food,…
Read MoreHow LLumin CMMS+ Improves Warranty and Service Contract Management
Warranties and service contracts represent substantial potential value that most organizations fail to capitalize on, experiencing an average of 8.6% value erosion during the contract lifecycle due to poor management, with 71% of companies unable to locate 10% or more of their contracts when they need them. For maintenance and asset management teams on the…
Read MoreCoordinate 24/7 Operations with LLumin CMMS+
Round-the-clock manufacturing demands flawless coordination between shifts, yet 86% of employees and executives cite ineffective collaboration and communication as the main cause of workplace failures. For facilities running 24/7 operations, these communication breakdowns not only inconvenience teams but also halt production lines, create safety hazards, and drive costs skyward. Unplanned downtime costs industrial businesses $125,000…
Read MoreImprove Collaboration Between Operations and Quality Control Teams
Operations and quality control teams share the same ultimate goal: delivering high-quality products efficiently. Despite this similarity, they often work in parallel universes with disconnected systems and conflicting priorities. A recent study found that 83% of executives admit that silos exist in their companies, with 41% of employees finding it more challenging to collaborate across…
Read MoreHow CMMS Simplifies Building Certification and Safety Inspections
Building certification and safety inspection failures create cascading consequences (e.g., delayed occupancy permits, increased liability exposure, and disrupted operations) that can cost thousands per day. 85% of compliance professionals report that regulations have grown more complex in the past three years, making traditional paper-based inspection systems increasingly inadequate. For facility managers and compliance officers, coordinating…
Read MoreHow to build an effective preventive maintenance program
Creating a preventive maintenance strategy with CMMS An effective preventive maintenance program relies on consistent, strategic maintenance operations with measurable results that drive further efficiencies. But when you rely on scattered spreadsheets, manual reminders, or outdated tech, you set yourself up for failure. Upgrading to computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software solves this problem by…
Read MoreHow CMMS Reduces Downtime in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Food and beverage manufacturers face a relentless challenge: keeping production lines running while meeting stringent safety regulations and maintaining product quality. Unplanned downtime costs food manufacturers an average of $260,000 per hour, making equipment failures not just inefficient— it makes them unsustainable. This article examines how CMMS software reduces downtime in food and beverage manufacturing…
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