Maintenance Management

If you have ever used the Global Positioning System (GPS) on your smartphone, then you already have an idea of what a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is at a basic level. GIS is part of a larger technology that helps its users to determine their location. And it goes well beyond that. Today, GIS technology is a central part of daily living and activities in the world around us. What can GIS do for you? Virtually every industry uses GIS today. From professionals in the construction industry to government bodies, then logistics and food delivery businesses, it has become a…

The typical data center today is much different from what you would have found at a standard data center one or two decades ago. Back then, you could expect to see large rooms full of computers. Today, data centers have become more modular with a focus on providing a central space where networks can exchange critical information. But whatever the changes may be, there are still some basic concerns for data center owners. For one thing, although the size of the operations makes some difference, data centers are generally “energy-hungry” as they consume considerable amounts of power to operate. Secondly,…

For most manufacturing businesses, a considerable chunk of their annual budget is allocated for equipment upkeep alone. This is because adequate, well-planned maintenance is fundamental for keeping the plant floor safe and functional. This is especially the case in industries with products that directly affect the health of the public. In such organizations, the fallout from machine failure problems can attract stiff penalties and fines as well. The pharmaceutical industry is a sector that falls into this classification. The Peculiarities of Asset Maintenance for Pharmaceuticals Ordinarily, the finished products from pharmaceutical companies are intended to relieve or heal sicknesses. But,…

As the digitization of buildings continues to evolve, we see that more solutions are coming on board while new collaborations are happening between many systems. For instance, take the relationship forged between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Each of these elements plays distinct roles at different stages of building lifecycle management. Below are the basics of what you need to know about both of them and what they can do for your facility. Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM is a 3D digital system, also called Digital Twin, that integrates all the smart and structured data…

Globally, manufacturing touches every area of modern daily living This industry is so busy yet often plagued by production issues and challenges in their day-to-day operations. The kind of equipment required to run a typical manufacturing plant today is capital-intensive. That’s beside labor, raw materials, and other costs so the average manufacturer wants to use every machine at peak capacity for as long as possible. However, these machines often fail. And when this happens, the results can range from missed production deadlines, wasted materials, lost sales revenue, and in many cases, unplanned overtime for hundreds of workers or more! According…

Power plants provide one of the most basic and widely used services found anywhere today – electricity supply. It’s safe to say that modern business, and life, would be seriously difficult without electricity. As a result, power plants have become an integral part of everyday life. However, power plants are one of the most dangerous places to be if things go wrong. Considering the fact that some of these facilities are nuclear-powered, power plants require the most vigilant levels of operational excellence. Preferably, based on meticulous maintenance management programs that will enable the plant to keep running safely and efficiently….

As a small business owner, you already understand that your best opportunities to grow are closely tied to the quality of services that you deliver to your customers. However, to deliver high-quality products and services, you need functional machinery and a workplace culture that encourages operational efficiency. Especially when you consider the sensitive, expensive, and often complex equipment that we use in the typical business today. It’s therefore crucial that you keep your equipment and facilities in excellent condition through regular and thorough maintenance routines. However, implementing a maintenance program and making it work the traditional way can seem intimidating…

Maintenance management solutions used to be exclusive to manufacturing plants and other heavy-duty industries. But with time, more organizations in every industry imaginable have come to recognize the undeniable benefits of maintenance software – including churches. It’s not hard to see why this is happening. A church is a place that offers succor and a sense of belonging to the public in our fast-changing world. Therefore, these buildings attract a lot of people almost every day of the week. With multiple services holding every week, these buildings are prone to deteriorating rapidly if they lack a dedicated preventive maintenance program….

From the reputable multinational hotel chains we all know to the smallest family-owned motels, hoteliers everywhere are continually looking for ways to give their guests a memorable lodging experience. Savvy guests expect the best and your ability to provide a hitch-free stay is quickly becoming the benchmark for excellence in hotels today. With just a few clicks on a mobile device, an unhappy customer can post a negative review of your establishment on social media. The resulting backlash could affect both your reputation and revenue so as a hotel owner or manager, you’ll need to be precise with service delivery….

Hospitals have a prime responsibility to care for ill people and ensure that they receive the best chances for recovery by staying in a well-maintained facility for the duration of their recuperation. Hospital administrators are burdened with the task of ensuring that every patient receives the best quality of care in an environment that is free of infections and safe and secure. Also, they must deliver the best care under constant regulatory control and within tight budgets. With this unique mix of challenges, for hospitals to remain competitive, compliant, and safe for potential patients, they’ll need to operate at maximum…