Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems incorporate the critical componant of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). CMMS appropriates information to its database about spare parts in storage, infrastructure and works equipment via web-based searches. By using CMMS, managers can significantly cut expenditure by their organisation on parts stocked, management report creation and plant, particularly in relation to down-time. CMMS reports are added to an organization’s criteria for management success.

Fed Up with Spreadsheets?
Companies who recognise the value of a cost-effective approach to maintenance usually begin with inputting this management data into a spreadsheet. If you are fed up with the limitations of spreadsheets, then CMMS is the way to go. It generates graphical reporting to provide evidence of effective maintenance, or to build a solid case for investment to replace “rogue” plant and equipment.

CMMS Functions in Specialist Sectors
CMMS systems are used in a variety of niches, including machinery calibration monitoring, customer review and health and safety compliance. Where customers have a specific application for CMMS, many suppliers now offer specialist modules. These might include:

• Manufacturing industries
• Environmental services
• Sports stadia, theatres, cinemas facilities
• Gas, electricity and water utilities

Asset tracking in CMMS
Efficient asset tracking forms a significant part of any computerized maintenance management system. Current and newer technical capabilities play their part in this area.

Replace Parts in the Knick of Time with CMMS
Maintenance managers now have access to finely tuned practices such as condition based management where the CMMS software points up parts that are likely to fail in the near future. MTBF, usage and age details are kept which allow system-wide downtime to be reduced.

CMMS Systems Enable Organisations Cope with Increasing Competition
Such CMMS-enabled planned environments are required by world-class organisations coping with:globalised competition and increasing cost of raw materials and energy,takeovers or company mergers, hitting environmental targets,disposal costs of plant and materials. An organisation’s OEE is thereby effected by how well the CMMS is introduced. Discover how to implement CMMS here.