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How To Decrease Heavy Equipment Maintenance Costs
Introduction Heavy equipment is used in several industries and is commonly business-critical, meaning that when unexpected breakdowns occur, expenses can mount quickly. The costs associated with maintenance can be direct, such as emergency repairs and parts. However, costs can also be indirect, such as downtime, reduced productivity, and customer satisfaction. Understanding how to decrease heavy…
Read MoreHeavy Equipment Maintenance Checklist (+ Downloadable Template)
Introduction Heavy equipment is costly, and running it at peak performance for extended periods requires regular maintenance. A preventive maintenance program is one of the best ways to ensure heavy equipment remains safe and reliable. Further, an advanced Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can help optimize your management efforts. This article will introduce the fundamentals…
Read MorePower Plant Maintenance: A Guide for Maintenance Teams
Introduction Power plant maintenance requires a proactive maintenance strategy where more effort is put into addressing maintenance concerns well before they happen. The process requires doing more to prevent unexpected equipment breakdowns, extend asset lifespan, improve equipment performance, and reduce safety risks. The costs of not taking a proactive approach are high: loss of productivity…
Read MoreMaintenance Training Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today’s market can make attracting and retaining a skilled workforce challenging. And yet, the reality is eToday’s market can make attracting and retaining a skilled workforce challenging. And yet, the reality is employees with the necessary skills and knowledge can make a significant difference in your maintenance strategy’s success and benefits, such as reduced equipment…
Read MoreTop Maintenance Safety Tips to Follow
In this article, we’ll discuss top maintenance safety tips for your employees and equipment. We’ll also discuss why using LLumin’s CMMS+ software can help promote the highest levels of safety.
Read MoreWhat Is Routine Maintenance? The Ultimate Guide
Routine maintenance plays an important role in the best maintenance strategies. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Routine maintenance is the means to reduce the likelihood that equipment will break down unexpectedly and leave companies scrambling to gather the necessary manpower, materials, and equipment to get their…
Read MoreEquipment Depreciation: What You Need to Know
Calculating equipment depreciation is a priority for many businesses. Whether you’re planning to invest in new equipment or considering the retirement of older assets, it’s essential to monitor both your equipment’s depreciation rates, maintenance history, and real-time performance. This blog will review the most common methods for calculating depreciation, providing insights into this important process.…
Read MoreHow to Create an Asset Management Policy (+Free Template)
This guide will give you the necessary tools and information to develop an effective asset management policy (template). Learn more.
Read MorePreventive Maintenance Checklist (+ Free Template)
A preventive maintenance checklist is a simple but effective tool for standardizing maintenance and ensuring consistency. Learn more
Read MoreCMMS Compliance Made Easy
Compliance, reporting, and adhering to industry regulations can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. In contrast, the right CMMS can help automate these processes, freeing up critical employees’ time and resources for higher-priority tasks. So today, we will discuss using a CMMS, compliance, and how using one to automate the other can streamline workflows. We will also…
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