Maintaining Peak Performance with Equipment Maintenance Management Software

Manufacturing and industrial businesses, their equipment is the backbone of their organization. Without proper equipment and maintenance, productivity and efficiency could grind to a halt. It is essential to make sure that equipment is always in working order and functioning at peak performance. Unfortunately, it can be an arduous task to keep track of the maintenance schedules of individual equipment and numerous complex machines. Here is where the equipment maintenance management software (or better known as CMMS) comes in handy – making scheduling equipment maintenance and management a breeze. 

Summary

Based on its name, the software’s main function is pretty self-explanatory. Equipment maintenance management software assists facility managers in the maintenance of their equipment. Users can log maintenance and equipment history, manage work orders, schedule preventative maintenance, and much more to track the health of their equipment.

What makes this tool so powerful is its automation capabilities. From inventory management to scheduling preventative maintenance to tracking work orders, equipment maintenance management software greatly simplifies facility managers’ tasks of tracking maintenance manually. Users can look at the record for each machine and find out when the last maintenance was performed, when will it be performed next, and how much inventory is left to do the repairs. 

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CMMS and Equipment Maintenance Software

Equipment maintenance management software is basically a type of CMMS designed to manage equipment. You have probably heard other acronyms for equipment maintenance – computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), computer-aided facilities management (CAFM), or enterprise asset management software (EAM). The differences are mostly in semantics and scope.

CMMS can help you manage more than just equipment. In general, facility managers use CMMS as a preventative maintenance scheduling tool that tracks and schedules maintenance, tracks inventory, and streamlines work orders. CMMS can even be used for the maintenance of the entire facility, including property, schools, and all of the equipment. 

In addition, modern CMMS like CloudApper’s come with a robust set of features that might be more than you need, such as compliance, documentation, and training management.

Benefits of CMMS

Now that we know what CMMS is, let’s take a look at how facility managers utilize such software. 

Reduces Equipment Downtime

Unplanned equipment downtime can bring your entire operation to a standstill. These interruptions can lead to increased repair costs, and the price to replace equipment that breaks down early can be astronomical. These unnecessary costs hinder the entire performance of the business. 

On the other hand, preventative maintenance can be completed in less than an hour, depending on the equipment being serviced. Preventative maintenance simply means taking a proactive or preventive approach in taking care of your equipment before an issue takes place. CMMS can help you limit equipment downtime by reminding you to move forward with recommended scheduled maintenance, thereby reducing downtime of your equipment. A good CMMS can be a lifesaver for a business that hinges on sustained supply chain activity.

Increases the Life of Equipment and ROI

Your facility equipment and machinery are most likely to be your most significant investment. Equipment maintenance management software can extend the lifespan of your machinery and equipment by providing you with service reminders. For example, your butter packing machine has a lifespan of about 20,000 hours. But with proper care and preventative maintenance, a high-quality butter packing machine can last over 30,000 hours. 

Meet Safety and Compliance Standards

Now there are many modern solutions, like CloudApper’s CMMS, with the capabilities of managing compliance requirements. There are many global as well as local regulations governing safety standards for manufacturing businesses, such as OSHA, ISO, or FDA. By introducing CMMS into your business and ensuring that you proactively care for your equipment and the work environment, you will help put your company on the path to compliance with these regulations. 

Accurate Representation of Inventory

Inaccurate inventory management can lead to increased warehouse or storage costs, which are easily avoidable. One of the most frustrating experiences for facility managers is when equipment breaks down, and they don’t have the right parts in the inventory. The manager would then have to ship the parts, losing more valuable time and money in the process. 

CMMS can help you control the parts inventory for your equipment. With CMMS, you can track each spare part left in your inventory. If supply is running low, you can order it in advance, so you don’t have to wait to make repairs. You can also inventory the part, which can help you order the right number of parts at the right frequency, reducing the chances of overstocking. 

Help with Future Arrangements

CMMS enables you to generate customized reports that offer valuable insights into your equipment and its reliability. You can then use this information to make future equipment buying decisions that can save your business time and money. For example, you noticed the conveyor belt your company purchased failed on four occasions despite receiving preventative maintenance. You can then justify returning to an alternative brand that exhibited fewer failures and requires less maintenance. 

Learn More About the Benefits of Equipment Maintenance Management Software

CloudApper’s CMMS is a shift to a new paradigm. In addition to costing just $10 per user, per month, CloudApper’s CMMS is 100% customizable. 

To learn exactly how our equipment maintenance management software can benefit your business, we invite you to contact us at CloudApper. We look forward to helping your business thrive!