As a facility manager, you want to keep your facility running smoothly and efficiently. But to do this, you need to track performance. Facility managers must track broad-level data (such as overall facility functions and efficiencies) and granular data (such as individual assets). And they need to synthesize this extraordinary volume of information into actionable insights—facility management KPIs help. If you've ever been confronted by a dense spreadsheet of numbers, you know there's such a thing as too much data. Facility management KPIs are specific metrics designed to tell you how your facility is performing. These KPIs will tell you...

In this blog, we’ll delve into the importance of using facility preventive maintenance checklists. This serves as a powerful tool for ensuring no crucial tasks are overlooked and helping maintenance teams stay organized and focused. In addition to providing valuable insights and guidance on facility preventive maintenance, we understand the importance of practical tools that can simplify your workflow. That's why we've prepared a downloadable checklist for you to use as a handy reference, allowing you to easily track and manage your maintenance tasks.  What Is a Preventive Maintenance Checklist? A preventive maintenance checklist is a structured and comprehensive list...

When mission-critical equipment fails and causes downtime, it can be extremely costly. When machines stop unexpectedly, it disrupts production, reduces profitability, and strains resources. This article will look at the most common causes of equipment downtime and share strategies for reducing it.   We'll also discuss how a comprehensive Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) like LLumin's CMMS+ can help reduce downtime and improve equipment performance. Common Causes of Equipment Downtime Equipment downtime is caused by various factors and challenges. Factors can include delayed or missed maintenance, inefficient or incomplete maintenance, and unexpected breakdowns. Improvements to a company's overall maintenance strategy can...

A maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) storeroom houses critical parts and tools used in the operation and maintenance of critical equipment. An efficient MRO storeroom is clean and optimally organized, which helps companies reduce waste, lower costs, and shorten maintenance cycles and repair times.   Today we will discuss a variety of MRO storeroom best practices to increase efficiency, optimize the total cost of your storeroom, and keep your assets and equipment up and running. 9 MRO Storeroom Best Practices For Optimization The following MRO storeroom best practices are designed to help you streamline your processes and improve the cost-efficiency of...

Advanced facility management software can help an organization fully optimize maintenance planning and scheduling, perform preventive maintenance, and make data-driven decisions. However, before buying in, ensure that your chosen solution has the advanced features you’ll need to perform these activities. So, today we will look at some of the key features your chosen facility management software should have. We will review each software feature in greater detail before introducing LLumin's computerized maintenance management software (CMMS+) solution, which combines all features with a next-generation mobile-ready platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Essential Facility Management Software Features There are multiple facility...

Poor management of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory can result in costly unplanned downtime and, minimally, high asset cost of ownership, which is an unfortunate outcome for many organizations. In fact, in many organizations with complex manufacturing processes, MRO costs can account for up to 50% of total maintenance costs. So today, we will go over the best practices businesses can use to manage their MRO inventory as efficiently as possible. We will also discuss how LLumin's computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS+) software enables organizations to follow best practices and always have the right inventory and the right quantity...

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...

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...

Investing in a new facility management software system is a huge decision, and your organization could experience some level of disruption regarding the new technology—you need to know you’re making the right choice. Some computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) solutions run on preventive maintenance, while others use preventive and predictive maintenance. Some are primarily mobile and SaaS-based, and others are on-premise tools. eMaint, UpKeep, Hippo, FMX, MaintainX—and LLumin’s CMMS+ are all leading CMMS solutions built for mobility and efficiency. Today we’ll look at: LLumin - Their all-in-one CMMS+. eMaint. A leading provider of preventive/predictive maintenance software solutions. UpKeep - An...