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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
CMMS
You Get What You Pay For: Evaluating CMMS Beyond Cost
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations rely on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline maintenance process’, help maintainers maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. With over 400 CMMS solutions available – and more flooding the market every year...
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15-Point Checklist for Hurricane Preparedness
We noticed this is a bit old. Check out our updated Hurricane specific blog and our new, improved...
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Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Manufacturing Workplace
There are “help wanted” signs in front of nearly every industrial park and manufacturing campus in...
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Two Ways to Model Asset Lifecycle Management & Help Your Budget
Each time you sit down to focus on strategic asset management (SAM), your goal is to optimize your...
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A History of Maintenance & How CMMS Has Changed in 200+ Years
It’s called a history “lesson” for a reason. It amazes me how things move in cycles and repeat...
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Preparedness in Energy Management: Part 1
Here at Brightly, we recently wrapped up our annual user conference. It is always an engaging and...
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Prepare Your Facilities for Spring & Summer Weather with this Maintenance Checklist
As our temperatures trend towards warmer weather, there are facility maintenance tasks that need to...
How to protect your operations budget during inflation
In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.
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Operational Best Practices You May Not Know About: 5S
“Clean your room!” was a common phrase I heard growing up, especially as a teenager. Although I...
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The Good News About America’s C- Infrastructure Rating from ASCE
The ASCE report provides hope and a trend in the right direction, particularly in the areas where...
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Buckle Up, Your Data Journey Is Just Getting Started!
Your data is an asset It’s difficult to go online these days and not be inundated with uses of the...
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How a CMMS Is Key to Eco-Friendly, Green Maintenance (That Saves You Money)
All of us understand (or should!) that there is a negative impact of unplanned downtime of our...
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How 2020 Affected Energy: 3 Quotes on the Future of Energy Management Post-COVID
2020 was a year unlike any other. That is why we at Dude Solutions spent time analyzing our clients'...
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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Facility Risk Management Plan
Not every emergency is a crisis, but as an employer you have a duty to do your best to address...