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 and perhaps even consumer trust.  The best way to facilitate this process is with an Enterprise Asset Management Software or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) like LLumin’s CMMS+. LLumin’s CMMS+ can enable you to implement condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance models that significantly improve...

Introduction The best equipment maintenance software for 2024 will provide your organization with the features and support it needs to keep business-critical equipment up and running at peak performance for more extended periods of time. The right computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software can help your organization avoid costly maintenance repairs and unexpected downtime.  The best software on the market for 2024 includes advanced features like: Features of the Best Equipment Maintenance Software in 2024 Asset Management: Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: Work Order Management: Inventory and Procurement Management: Reporting and Analytics: Tracking and managing business-critical equipment, including maintenance history, location tracking,...

Across industries, work order templates serve as the backbone of successful maintenance and asset management. Whether used to initiate a maintenance work request, service for clients, or as part of routine facility management, properly configured work orders detail essential information to facilitate work and service completion processes.  If your company uses paper-based work orders, you likely already know the benefits of digitizing their creation using the right software. However, to clarify what these documents are, their different types, what should be included, and the benefits of using a Computerized Maintenance Management System like LLumin’s CMMS+, we’ve put together this article...

Managing spare parts, tooling, and MRO inventory effectively can be a big challenge. However, powerful computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) like LLumin's CMMS+ have revolutionized how organizations overcome it. An advanced CMMS inventory management system that leverages the latest technology can save organizations time, reduce costs, and free them up to focus their energy and resources on other important initiatives. Today we will discuss how the right CMMS can help organizations streamline and automate their maintenance and operations-related inventory and materials management processes. We will also explain how LLumin's CMMS+ can track inventory levels in real-time, automatically order replacement inventory...

Learning how to organize work orders is a critical process that influences how efficiently and effectively your company fulfills requests. It can also have an impact on your company's cost-cutting efforts. This complex process requires cross-departmental collaboration, communication, and effective scheduling.  Following industry best practices can help to streamline operations and reduce disorganization, particularly when using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as LLumin's CMMS+. Best Practices for Organizing Work Orders The strategies listed below can help you streamline your work order management processes from initial request to completion. They can help your organization more efficiently fulfill work orders...

1. Definition of "Work Request" A work request is a formal document issued in digital or paper format that identifies and outlines required maintenance work. It can be issued by a customer, employees, or specific departments to initiate the first step in the maintenance process, which is to notify the maintenance department of a potential issue with company assets or equipment.Several types of work requests can be used to initiate various processes. These requests can be submitted manually or electronically using a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), like LLumin’s CMMS+. 2. Main Types of Work Requests Work requests will vary...

Your maintenance strategy will only be effective if your team has the necessary tools and parts to complete maintenance and repairs. The importance of part inventory management cannot be overstated. This process involves keeping up-to-date inventory levels, knowing where spare parts are located, and managing resources to stay efficient and limit costs. In this article, we’ll explore parts inventory management best practices and explain why using LLumin’s CMMS+ (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software can be pivotal in helping your organization streamline and improve its inventory management processes. What Is Parts Inventory Management? Parts inventory management is a foundational process of the...

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 system (CMMS)  to accomplish this and introduce LLumin's CMMS+ as the ideal solution for effectively streamlining and optimizing the work order...

What is a maintenance work order? Work orders, whether in paper or digital format, are the foundation of a company’s maintenance operations. A work order contains all of the information required to perform maintenance tasks. This includes where the work is needed, what the reason for the work is, who created the work, and when resolution is needed.  As the work progresses, other important information will be gathered and recorded, such as the date and method by which the tasks were completed and the costs incurred, as well. These documents facilitate proper oversight and management of a company’s maintenance operations,...

Choosing a new work order software can be a daunting task. When chosen wisely, a new solution can be pivotal for optimizing maintenance management and operational efficiency. However, the process is undeniably strategic, with short and long-term risk balancing on how well-suited the solution will be and how well your company will adapt to a new solution. Numerous options are available, ranging from the advanced predictive maintenance capabilities of LLumin's CMMS+ to the straightforward work order software of Zuper and Limble CMMS. Every work order management software, whether designed with extensive features or simply to streamline equipment maintenance tasks, brings...