Work Order Management Blogs
What is Idle Time?
Introduction Idle time might seem like a harmless pause, but it’s actually a productivity killer that’s not talked about often. Machines sitting idle, employees waiting around, and projects stuck in limbo. That’s idle time in action. But what’s causing it? And why should you care? In this guide, we’ll break down everything about idle time—what…
Read MorePreventive Maintenance in the Trucking Industry: Best Practices
Introduction The trucking industry has faced several challenges recently, including high fuel prices, strict regulations, and driver shortages along with the pressure to deliver goods on time. Implementing an effective maintenance program is an important practice for ensuring a fleet’s safety, efficiency, and longevity. This article will discuss preventive maintenance in the trucking industry, how…
Read MoreHow 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 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 More5 Best Equipment Maintenance Software in 2024
We’ve reviewed the best equipment maintenance software for 2024 that will provide your organization with the features and support it needs. Learn more.
Read MoreWork Order Templates (Download for Free)
Across industries, work order templates serve as the backbone of successful operational management. Learn more.
Read MoreCMMS for Inventory Management: 4 Benefits
LLumin discusses how the right CMMS inventory management solution can help organizations streamline and automate their inventory management processes.
Read MoreHow to Organize Work Orders
Learning how to organize work orders is a critical process that influences how efficiently and effectively your company fulfills requests. Learn more.
Read MoreWhat Is a Work Request? Definition, Types & Examples
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…
Read More5 Parts Inventory Management Best Practices
Parts inventory management is a foundational process of the most effective maintenance management programs. LLumin’s CMMS+ can improve this process.
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