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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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Findings from the 2025 State of Asset & Facilities Report – and What They Mean for You
The world of asset and facilities management is evolving rapidly. For asset managers and decision...
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From FacilityDude to Brightly Software: A Legacy of Innovation
In 2007, FacilityDude was launched to expand the capabilities of SchoolDude beyond education and...
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From SchoolDude to Brightly: 25 Years of Building Brighter Futures
Back in 1999, Brightly Software began as SchoolDude, a company with a funny name, but a serious...
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CMMS & AIP: A Profitable Pairing for Enhanced Asset Management
Managing physical assets effectively is a key challenge for today’s facilities, operations, and...
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CMMS vs. ERP: Which is Better for Manufacturing Maintenance?
In any manufacturing industry, achieving productivity and efficiency targets is paramount. However...
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How Manufacturers Can Navigate the Industry’s Recent Productivity Surge
Back in February, new data from Bank of America showed that the average revenue per worker for...
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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Managing critical production environments
Promoting uptime and mitigating risks in the food and beverage industry Food and beverage...
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A Light in the Dark: Help for a Difficult Hiring Landscape
Everywhere you turn, it appears that workers are walking off the job. CNN reports, “From Hollywood...
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How CMMS Integration Maximizes Cost Efficiency: Minimize Scrap, Rework, and Waste in Challenging Times
In 2023, inflation, challenging supply chain, the aging and changing workforce impact, and other...
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Optimizing Asset Maintenance Costs With A CMMS System
An asset’s lifecycle typically starts with defining requirements; planning and creating the asset...
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The Complete Guide to School Facility Management
Facilities management for schools is a vital part of a school district’s overall health and success...
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The power of a mobile CMMS
Remember the days before mobile phones? Some of you might be too young! I sometimes recall “olden...