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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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Like Smokey Bear says: With preventive maintenance, you too can prevent wildfires
The recent rise in catastrophic wildfires fires throughout the US emphasizes the need for preventive...
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We’re not in Kansas anymore: How a CMMS can help you navigate tornado damage
Acts of nature can tax the ability of any good facility maintenance crew to maintain operations and...
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Disaster planning for floods: don’t get caught without a paddle
Many US regions have long faced the threat of floods, but recently, incidents have increased with...
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4 Ways a healthcare computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can improve hospital operations & patient care
Imagine if patients saw how many zeroes it takes to run a safe and compliant hospital. Better have a...
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Maintenance: the heart of your profit center
Many organizations operate their maintenance and operations departments as cost centers. They’re...
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US Manufacturing “Reshoring” Faster Than Ever: The good news and the bad (but fixable) news
For decades the US (and other industrial nations) have sent manufacturing operations overseas where...
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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Workforce Optimization: Team Management
In today’s challenging labor market with “help wanted” signs all around us, optimizing your...
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How much is your asset management solution actually costing you?
You’re paying for your asset management technology, but do you know how much? We have found some...
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Q&A Series: What Is Preventive Maintenance?
What is preventive maintenance (or PM)? Preventative maintenance (or preventative maintenance) is...
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How to assess your operations for digital transformation
Modern operations require understanding and utilization of digital technology – this is a fact...
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How to find the right SaaS solution to scale your operations
Your organization is growing, and you need an integrated software solution that will solve your...
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Maintenance Best Practices for Asset Management - Part 2
Part two: a tactical focus on asset management throughout the asset’s life-cycle Once the strategic...