Maintenance Management Archives

Maintenance troubleshooting in the past relied solely on experience, training, and human intuition. Maintenance technicians were dispatched to investigate mechanical problems, identify issues, and then suggest solutions to get equipment up and running.  This article will discuss the importance of effective troubleshooting and provide valuable tips and techniques for maintenance technicians. Further, we’ll highlight the benefits of using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) like LLumin CMMS+ to improve this business-critical process.  The Importance of Effective Troubleshooting When maintenance is performed manually and relies solely on human troubleshooting, it is necessary to identify the root cause of the mechanical failure,...

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...

Maintenance strategies are essential for ensuring the reliability and longevity of working equipment. Choosing the right strategy can significantly impact a company's efficiency and bottom line. We will look at four types of maintenance strategies in this blog: reactive, preventive, predictive, and prescriptive. We'll review their features, benefits, and disadvantages to help you choose the best one for your organization. Overview of Maintenance Management Strategies Understanding the importance of maintenance strategies and how they relate to business operations is imperative before we delve into specific strategies. Maintenance strategies manage and maintain assets, equipment, and facilities systematically. They can significantly impact...

Deciding which computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software to use is one of the most important tasks for running a manufacturing or industrial plant. The best CMMS software for manufacturing will allow operations to run efficiently while limiting costs, and it will do this in several ways, which include: Allow for organization-wide visibility and control.  Integrate systems that will minimize inefficiencies in the supply chain, ensuring that the right supplies, labor, and resources are available exactly when needed.  Quickly alert maintenance teams when machines are running abnormally.  Automatically trigger actions and notifications when maintenance procedures and work orders are needed....

Companies across several industries rely on specialized equipment and machinery to operate at peak efficiency and performance levels. These companies require an up-to-date maintenance strategy capable of reducing rates of unexpected breakdowns that can send normal business operations to a screeching halt. Traditionally, maintenance strategies were either preventive or reactive, where equipment is maintained on a set schedule or repaired when it fails. However, maintenance strategies are radically changing due to advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT).   Prescriptive maintenance is a state-of-the-art maintenance strategy that enables organizations to optimize the lifespan...

Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software is evolving in tandem with other cutting-edge technologies that improve asset and maintenance management. Instead of manually collecting data from various sources, this technology can collect and analyze data remotely, allowing organizations to track asset health and performance. Today, we will be discussing emerging CMMS software trends, such as predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), internet of things (IoT), and other developments that will shape the industry in the coming years. CMMS Software Trends in 2023 and Beyond From 2023 to 2033, the CMMS market is expected to grow at a compound...

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...

Maintenance management is essential for protecting and maintaining a company's physical assets and resources. Enterprise organizations use maintenance management systems to track equipment, workers, and inventory, ultimately saving money on repairs, unnecessary maintenance, and unplanned downtime while ensuring maximum productivity and safety. Our intent here is to help maintenance professionals understand more about maintenance management and discuss the components and features organizations should look for in their first (or next) maintenance management system. What Is Maintenance Management? Maintenance management is a continuous process that entails the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of company infrastructure, equipment, and machinery to ensure they remain...

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...