Maintenance Management Blogs
How 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 MoreHow to Get Technician Buy-In During CMMS Implementation
Technician buy-in during CMMS implementation determines whether digital transformation succeeds or stalls in the first 90 days. Only 16% of digital transformations successfully improve performance and equip organizations to sustain changes long-term, with resistance from frontline workers cited as the primary failure point. When maintenance technicians view a CMMS as burdensome administrative software rather than…
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 Preventive Maintenance Improves Inventory Optimization
Emergency orders and reactive maintenance often create a destructive inventory cycle where unpredictable demands for parts inflate costs, and stockpiling “just in case” inventory ties up working capital. Preventive maintenance helps reduce spare parts inventory costs by 15-20% through better planning that eliminates overstocking and emergency procurement. For maintenance and operations teams managing complex equipment…
Read MoreHow CMMS Improves OEE in Electronics Manufacturing
Electronics production lines operate at speeds where seconds matter, and even minor stoppages, gradual slowdowns, and quality defects can quickly compound into substantial OEE losses. When used within the context of a smart factory, OEE software can result in an overall improvement of OEE of as much as 21% according to research analyzing connected manufacturing…
Read MoreThe Role of CMMS in Disaster Recovery
Natural disasters, cyberattacks, and utility failures can halt maintenance operations within minutes, threatening productivity and revenue across every industry. 90% of businesses fail within a year if they cannot resume operations within five days after a disaster, while facilities lose an average of $108,000 per hour due to unplanned downtime. For maintenance and operations teams,…
Read MoreHow Using A CMMS for Mining Safety Improves Operations
Mining operations face unprecedented safety challenges. Over 40% of the most serious injuries in the industry involve accidents classified as “struck-by” or “caught-in” machinery and powered haulage equipment. When equipment maintenance falls behind schedule or safety inspections slip through the cracks, lives are put at risk. Mining Safety Challenge The Impact Equipment-related incidents 40%+ of…
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…
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