CMMS software has been developed over the past twenty years and now provides one of the broadest ranges of functionality in the industry including:
* Asset hierachy management
* Document management
* Tracking of inventory
* Planning of maintenance and works tickets
* Integration with main project management packages
* Text messaging and email alerts
Ultimately, the purpose of any CMMS is to provide management reporting, process optimisation and control, compliance and cost reduction. For more information on this see the CMMS white paper that describes the benefits.
A sophisticated CMMS soluion will be modular in constructions since this provides the best balance between flexiblity and cost..
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Software Modules.
The standard range of modules offered includes:
* Process management
* Maintenance scheduling
* Asset inventory
* Lubrication maintenance
* Drawings and document archive
* Analysis functions with reporting
* Inventory management
* Plant condition tracking
* Mobile device communication
Mobile Maintenance Management
Few CMMS systems are implemented today without mobile maintenance functionality.
Enabling maintenance technicians to access data using a hand held PDA wherever they maybe..
The maintenance engineer can also receive SMS or email alerts whilst on the move.
Software Security
A true enterprise-class CMMS solution must be able to be implemented on a group-wide basis covering multiple sites and campuses. It will be necessay to consult with your IT team (internal or outsourced) to ensure that the IT infrastructure is suitable. The CMMS software is fundemental to any business, so naturally, the security policy and its implentation is paramount.
Solution implementation
Never mind how good the software technology, it all comes down to the quality with which it is designed and installed. Take advantage of the vast experience the leading vendors have and pay the extra for their consulting services to make sure the CMMS works first time.
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This post was written by admin on March 3, 2010
