Facility Management Blogs
Understanding the Key Benefits of Integrated Facility Management
Introduction Integrated Facility Management (IFM) is a comprehensive approach to managing all assets and operations in a building or facility so the work can go on uninterrupted. It coordinates different sectors, from maintenance, cleaning, security, and space management to energy efficiency, under a single system. Picture a common situation in a facility where an employee…
Read MoreWhat is Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing?
Introduction Like human bodies, machines need consistent care to perform at their best. Just as we exercise, eat well, and get regular medical check-ups to prevent illness and maintain peak physical condition, industrial machinery demands a proactive approach to health and functionality. Preventive maintenance isn’t just a technical procedure to tick off your to-do list,…
Read MoreHow Proper Spare Parts Inventory Management Can Keep Your Power Plant Running Well
Introduction Running a power plant without minimized blackouts and breakdowns is like keeping a complex machine on its best behavior. But how do you pull it off? Well, with good spare parts inventory management. Why? Because power plants are complex, interconnected systems. They are like the heart of an electricity network. When something goes wrong,…
Read MoreWhat is Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)?
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
Read MoreEffective Strategies for Healthcare Facility Operations and Maintenance
Introduction We wrote this guide with healthcare facility managers in mind. Our goal is to provide a practical solution that helps alleviate the myriad daily challenges you face – from balancing patient care, staff satisfaction, and financial constraints to ensuring patient safety, upholding stringent compliance requirements, and controlling costs. In it, we’ll explain what operations…
Read MoreReactive Maintenance: Metal Manufacturing Plants Edition
Introduction Reactive maintenance represents one of the most commonly employed maintenance approaches in metal manufacturing, including preventive and predictive maintenance. In this article, we will explore in more detail what reactive maintenance is, when and why it is used, how to best perform it, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the comparison between planned…
Read MoreWhat is Idle Time?
Introduction Idle time might seem like a harmless pause, but it’s actually a productivity killer that’s not talked about often. Machines sitting idle, employees waiting around, and projects stuck in limbo. That’s idle time in action. But what’s causing it? And why should you care? In this guide, we’ll break down everything about idle time—what…
Read MoreHow to Boost Operational Efficiency with Smart Strategies?Â
Introduction A company’s success is surely defined by its driven employees and the quality of the products and services – but more so by how efficiently the company utilizes its resources to deliver exceptional results at reduced costs while maintaining quality. This is what distinguishes a successful business from the ones struggling to make it…
Read MoreConstruction Asset Management: Definition, Examples and Processes.
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
Read MoreWhat is Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and How to Calculate It
LLumin discusses MRO inventory optimization strategies such as JIT and VMI and when each approach is appropriate.
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