CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) helps workplaces with masterminding and regulate preventive help assignments, stock, security, and that is just a glimpse of something larger. It significantly develops better benefits to its clients by screen and records all support work, at the same time keeping all the authentic records of work that has been done and following basic resource data for future reference. Whereas, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deals with each part of an association’s business forms. It’s a totally coordinated business the executive’s arrangement that brings together accounting and financials, buying, manufacturing, inventory, procurement, project management, sales, and more…
With the variety of building-related software out there and more popping up almost daily, do you find yourself wondering which one would be the best for your facility? Or, maybe you’ve done some research already and you’ve narrowed down the choices to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or a building management system (BMS), and now you’re wondering which one to deploy. We’ve got good news for you. Below, we present to you a concise appraisal of both resources. After reading this, it will be easy to understand what both of these tools can do for you. The Basics Let’s…
Did you know that more and more self-storage businesses are implementing CMMS? This nifty software that you have been using and benefitting from has become a bit of the norm when it comes to self-storage companies. For good reason too. Some of those benefits are most likely the reason you’ve installed CMMS and why you have continued using it. It’s something that plenty of companies have turned to. With businesses needing to transition out of the analog era, software programs are automating aspects of work and making companies more efficient and more profitable. Here is why more self-storage facilities are…
As a self-storage business owner, you have a grasp on how to properly run your company. Among everything you have in place to ensure the success of your business, you have a CMMS installed. While this may have seemed like simply a piece of software that you implemented and you haven’t given it much thought, you should. CMMS is pivotal to all self-storage companies and is a huge benefit to the self-storage industry. That’s why we’re going to go through how a CMMS benefit self-storage companies. 1. CMMS Makes Work Orders Easier If you haven’t noticed already, work orders are…
We are happy that Glen West Management has selected Axxerion to replace their Skyline property management system. Glen West manages close to 3,000 units of residential, commercial and retail in Southern California. Glen West did an exhaustive review of the property management system in the market and selected Axxerion because of the following key capabilities: Completely web-based with mobile apps for Apple and Android Easy-to-use Property and Unit tracking Lease management including critical dates, automatic reminders, forms and financials Complete financial management, AR, AP, multiple general ledgers. Instant reports and dashboards including tenant ledgers, rent rolls, P&L and Balance sheets…
Excel spreadsheets have been a means of storing company information since the creation of Excel spreadsheets. In reality, using spreadsheets like this were a huge leap from written records. Therefore, you may feel like this is an efficient way of organizing the data in your self-storage business. As neat as Excel spreadsheets are, spreadsheets are restricted and cannot do everything that CMMS can. Your self-storage company might not have CMMS installed or if you do, you may still be using Excel spreadsheets. This is why we are going to do over what the differences are between CMMS and Excel spreadsheets…
Businesses have one thing in common, no matter what industry they are in. That’s money. The purpose of essentially every business is to increase revenue. The thing, though; is that in order to make money, you often have to put in money. As a self-storage property owner, you know that your company is an investment. You hope to make a profit by making more than what you have put into it. How can you increase your return on investment (ROI)? A CMMS program is more than just a data storing program; it is your key to increasing your ROI. How…
How do you remain profitable as a self-storage business? Your company has done well throughout the years. As you can tell anyone, though; remaining profitable isn’t as simple as just doing the same thing you did the year before. As the owner of this facility, you need to think of ways to help keep your company profitable. In fact, you need to think of ways of how to increase your profits years after year. Inflation has changed throughout time and if you are making the same year after you, you actually can end up losing money. This is why you…
Technology has helped move our world forward tremendously. Almost all aspects of life have been digitalized and put in the palm of your hand. Managing your business should be no different. Whether you have a big corporation or run a retail store, management software can certainly help. CMMS stands for Computerized Maintenance Management System, which is a tremendous help for any company. On the other side, we have Asset Management or EAM (Entertain Asset Management). What is the difference between the two, because from the words alone, they look similar. It can be very easy to confuse the two, since…
It takes a village to keep the maintenance operations of large companies and corporations up and running. This often entails staying on top of production of the key products and services being sold, managing hundreds of properties across different locations, and juggling thousands of service requests from technicians, employees and customers. Further, the facilities management teams of these corporations will prioritize the proper maintenance of company assets and properties, while business leaders and executives in the C-suite will emphasize overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These are the type of demands and priorities that can be found amongst major corporations across…