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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.
Maintenance & Operations
Thought Leadership
CMMS and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Your Defense in Industry
The Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your house? Most of us would say, “No way!”, even if we trust that most people don’t have malicious intent. We...
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Scrap & Rework: How CMMS Can Help Improve
Scrap and rework can be a profit killer. The costs of poor quality production are high and...
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Exponential Technologies You Should Be Aware of for The Future
The 4th Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 is ushering a whole new array of technologies that are...
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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...
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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New Study: How to Rebuild American Infrastructure & Public Confidence
The American Infrastructure Consumer Study reveals a lack of confidence and clarity when it comes to...
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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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How to Future-Proof Your Leadership & Stop Scope Creep
Have you ever been in a situation where management seems to swoop in and do the work of those below...
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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...
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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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A Short Video to Say Thanks to All Operations Professionals
You can never say thank you too much. Or at least that’s what I’ve believed most of my life. And...
