For some organizations, work order management can be time-consuming and inefficient. Alternatively, it can become a valuable tool for increasing efficiency and supporting operational excellence. The distinction between these scenarios is in how an organization employs work order management best practices and strives to continuously improve these processes. Today we will discuss the best practices businesses can implement to optimize and streamline their work order process. We will emphasize the importance of using a powerful, comprehensive computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)  to accomplish this and introduce LLumin's CMMS+ as the ideal solution for effectively streamlining and optimizing the work order...

Outdated and inefficient maintenance strategies can reduce machine productivity and lead to increased downtime. Unfortunately, planned and unplanned maintenance downtime can cause significant financial loss. Next-generation predictive maintenance anomaly detection can improve a company’s maintenance strategies and asset availability.  Anomaly detection is central to predictive maintenance. Its primary goal is detecting anomalies in working equipment early on and alerting facility management to perform necessary maintenance. Predictive maintenance provides several benefits, including allowing companies to extend the useful life of their assets, avoid unplanned downtime, and reduce planned downtime.  Today we will discuss why anomaly detection is a core function of...

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...

The manufacturing industry is facing new challenges due to a combination of economic forces, labor shortages, disruptions caused by advanced technologies, and rising competitive and regulatory standards. Implementing a cost-effective predictive maintenance model can be the difference between a company staying competitive or falling behind. Maintenance and engineering managers can benefit from using a predictive maintenance (PdM) model in several ways, including avoiding costly asset breakdowns, unplanned downtime, and overdoing preventative maintenance, which can lead to increased operational costs and decreased productivity. Today, we will discuss the predictive maintenance cost savings to be expected from implementing LLumin’s powerful and competitively...

Predictive maintenance companies are essential pillars of Industry 4.0—a new stage of the manufacturing industry built on intelligent solutions and automation. Still, these technologies only became a practical reality a decade ago. We are still seeing new players emerging within the predictive maintenance scene—leaders, laggards, and those in between. Predictive maintenance integrates hardware and software, creating an intelligent facility, one that is proactive rather than reactive. Because predictive maintenance companies are innovative, transformative, and newly emergent, finding the right solution for your organization will require research. What Are Predictive Maintenance Companies and Why Are They So Popular? "In the environment...

Moving to a predictive maintenance (PdM) approach can appear complex and costly, but it does not have to be. A step-by-step strategy combined with the correct software solution can make this a simple procedure that yields tremendous rewards. However, it is critical that you do not seek to transform your whole maintenance model into a predictive maintenance operation all at once. If you're just starting, running a pilot focused on one department or work cell, especially one that consists of business-critical machinery and equipment, is crucial. Then, based on the initial trial results, you will be able to adjust your...

A decade ago, predictive maintenance was relegated to only the most advanced global enterprises. Today, advancements in cloud computing, sensor-driven technologies, and high-speed networks have made predictive maintenance accessible to everyone. Still, McKinsey notes that many organizations are faltering when it comes to implementation. Let’s discuss some of the top benefits of predictive maintenance and what’s holding companies back from reaping the benefits. What Is Predictive Maintenance and How Does It Work? Predictive maintenance uses data gathered from sensors, algorithms, and historical data to anticipate equipment failures. By analyzing past performance and trends, predictive maintenance can help you proactively schedule...

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 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 whether you're...

Maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs) are beneficial for determining ways to increase production, limit costs, and extend the service life of machines. They are frequently used to measure improvement in facility operations and may indicate ways to improve facility efficiency. By understanding these maintenance KPIs, maintenance and facility managers gain valuable information on how recent updates and future changes impact facilities and machine longevity. Today, we will discuss common maintenance KPIs, how to calculate them, the usefulness of each KPI to managers, and how LLumin's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS+) software can help improve maintenance KPIs. What Are the Most...

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software can automate many aspects of your operations, especially those tasks required to improve the performance of machinery and assets. From manufacturing and industrial to healthcare and facilities, CMMS software can assist with tasks such as asset tracking, employee scheduling, predictive maintenance, and more. With so many available CMMS options, navigating the various features of different software can be challenging. Today, we will discuss the top CMMS software companies and identify important pros and cons of each to help you determine the best solution for your needs.  Top CMMS Software Companies To Consider in 2022...