Facilities Management Facilities Management Functions: A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management No comments August 29, 2024 You have a business to run, and you can’t do that if problems at your facility halt operations. Facility management is vital to keeping your assets in top shape. So what’re the facilities management functions you’ll need to keep things running smoothly? Kriti AgarwalFacilities Management Functions: A Comprehensive Guide08.29.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management Enterprise Asset Management Trends: The Future Of EAM By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management 4 comments August 28, 2024 The enterprise asset management market is booming. The market has changed accordingly as the focus has moved from simple maintenance management to organization-wide asset management. We’ve listed the latest EAM market trends, EAM market size and share and the state of the market in this article. Kriti AgarwalEnterprise Asset Management Trends: The Future Of EAM08.28.2024read more
CMMS What is Preventive Maintenance? The Ultimate Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments August 23, 2024 Businesses have always experienced unexpected equipment failures, and as a business owner or manager, you will face a certain amount of risk regarding asset upkeep and safety. The best way to deal with these downtimes is preventive maintenance (PM). It is a critical component of any company’s maintenance strategies that helps save on costs. Preventative maintenance comes under the purview of CMMS software. Kriti AgarwalWhat is Preventive Maintenance? The Ultimate Guide08.23.2024read more
CMMS, Facilities Management Facilities Management Software Features and Requirements Checklist By Kriti Agarwal CMMS, Facilities Management 2 comments August 23, 2024 Like you take care of your home, you need to take care of your business too. Facility management software helps you keep operations and processes running smoothly. This article will cover a list of facility management software features you need to consider to make an intelligent buying decision. Kriti AgarwalFacilities Management Software Features and Requirements Checklist08.23.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments August 22, 2024 Maximizing ROI from assets, equipment and machinery is the foremost priority for all organizations. Otherwise, the asset could become a liability and a source of financial loss. Enterprise asset management software (EAM) is what asset-heavy organizations need to utilize their assets. We will learn about some enterprise asset management best practices organizations can implement to reap maximum benefit. Kriti AgarwalEnterprise Asset Management (EAM) Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide08.22.2024read more
Facilities Management What is CAFM? All About Computer-Aided Facility Management By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management 4 comments August 21, 2024 Have you ever wondered how organizations manage their physical spaces and assets efficiently? One answer to this is through using computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) software. A part of facilities management software, CAFM systems have become increasingly popular in recent years. Kriti AgarwalWhat is CAFM? All About Computer-Aided Facility Management08.21.2024read more
CMMS CMMS Trends: The Future Of CMMS For 2024 By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 5 comments August 20, 2024 Ready to understand the new trends shaping maintenance management? This article investigates the CMMS market and CMMS software trends for 2023. Kriti AgarwalCMMS Trends: The Future Of CMMS For 202408.20.2024read more
CMMS Cloud CMMS: Benefits of Web-Based CMMS Solutions By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 2 comments Last Reviewed: November 1, 2024 Author Tom Robbins may have said it best: “There’s birth, there’s death and in between there’s maintenance.” For businesses in asset-heavy industries, routine maintenance is the most necessary evil. But it doesn’t have to be. Web-based CMMS software can take some of that burden off your shoulders. Kriti AgarwalCloud CMMS: Benefits of Web-Based CMMS Solutions08.15.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management What Is Asset Tagging? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments Last Reviewed: August 28, 2024 Effectively managing and keeping track of assets can be challenging. Enterprise asset management often involves tagging assets to combat such challenges. But what is asset tagging, how can it help you and how should you implement it? We’ll answer those questions and more. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is Asset Tagging? A Comprehensive Guide08.15.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management What Is Fixed Asset Management? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments August 13, 2024 Fixed asset management is the practice of managing and tracking a company’s fixed assets. It is critical for any company that manages physical or other long-term assets, such as computers, manufacturing equipment, vehicles, etc. Here’s where fixed asset software, a part of the broader EAM category, comes in. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is Fixed Asset Management? A Comprehensive Guide08.13.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management What Is Asset Life Cycle Management? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments August 12, 2024 Extending the usefulness of your assets can be a major cost-saver on replacements, but how do you do it? Asset life cycle management, a form of enterprise asset management, can help you get the most out of your assets before replacing them. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is Asset Life Cycle Management? A Comprehensive Guide08.12.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management What Is Fixed Asset Accounting? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments Last Reviewed: November 25, 2024 If you’re a business owner or an accountant, you’re well aware fixed assets play a crucial role in your company’s financial health. So how can you use fixed asset accounting in your EAM processes to manage such a key factor of your business? We’ll cover that and a lot more. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is Fixed Asset Accounting? A Comprehensive Guide08.08.2024read more
CMMS Important Maintenance KPIs To Monitor, Track and Improve Team Performance By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 1 comment August 8, 2024 How can you tell if you’re doing a good job when you’re in charge of a department? You can’t optimize any business process unless you have the correct data to guide your decisions. The same applies to maintenance. Maintenance KPIs (key performance indicators) and maintenance performance metrics are the answers to that question. Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) is one of the most effective ways to track maintenance KPIs. Kriti AgarwalImportant Maintenance KPIs To Monitor, Track and Improve Team Performance08.08.2024read more
CMMS, Facilities Management Open-source Facility Management Software: Ultimate Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS, Facilities Management No comments August 8, 2024 Facilities management is a challenging task, especially in the technologically advanced era we live in. Fortunately, this advanced era includes technological solutions to challenges as well. One that might be especially appealing is open-source facility management software. Kriti AgarwalOpen-source Facility Management Software: Ultimate Guide08.08.2024read more
CMMS The Best CMMS Healthcare Solutions For Hospitals In 2024 By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments August 7, 2024 Running a hospital and maintaining the infrastructure are costly affairs. It’s unimaginable without comprehensive CMMS software. Some CMMS healthcare solutions cater to the unique needs of specialty health care providers, and others offer modules that can adapt to your hospital or practice. Here are our top-rated CMMS healthcare products. Kriti AgarwalThe Best CMMS Healthcare Solutions For Hospitals In 202408.07.2024read more
CMMS RFID Tracking: A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments Last Reviewed: November 25, 2024 RFID tracking — it might sound like something out of a spy movie, but it’s actually a technology that’s becoming increasingly popular in various industries. RFID tracking, paired with CMMS systems, has the potential to revolutionize the way you manage your assets. Kriti AgarwalRFID Tracking: A Comprehensive Guide08.06.2024read more
CMMS The Best CMMS Software For Small Businesses In 2024 By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments Last Reviewed: November 1, 2024 Companies seeking to automate and coordinate their facility and maintenance activities should adopt CMMS software. It’s a tool used primarily by larger enterprises with sophisticated maintenance processes, but this isn’t always the case. CMMS software for small businesses is on the rise. Kriti AgarwalThe Best CMMS Software For Small Businesses In 202408.05.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management What is Asset Tracking? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments August 2, 2024 Any business with a significant inventory has provisions and measures in place to monitor and track its assets. Assets can be physical assets such as inventory, cash, equipment, vehicles, investments and properties. Intangible assets are brand value, intellectual property and goodwill. Asset tracking, in its simplest definition, is the tracking of a company’s physical assets through barcode scanning or by GPS and RFID tags to confirm their location. It is an integral part of enterprise asset management (EAM). While the method is limited to physical assets, the impact of effective asset tracking can be felt on the intangible assets of a company too. For the sake of this article, we will be mainly talking about physical assets and how asset tracking solutions help monitor them. Kriti AgarwalWhat is Asset Tracking? A Comprehensive Guide08.02.2024read more
Enterprise Asset Management Asset Management vs. Inventory Management By Kriti Agarwal Enterprise Asset Management No comments August 1, 2024 Inventory management keeps track of the movement of stock that a company stores and warehouses. Asset inventory management is the process of tracking the equipment and supplies that a company uses to run its operations. It covers fixed assets such as equipment and property as well as intangible assets like intellectual property. Kriti AgarwalAsset Management vs. Inventory Management08.01.2024read more
Facilities Management Facilities Management Software RFP: A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management No comments August 1, 2024 To start the process of finding the ideal facilities management software for your organization, it’s essential to evaluate your organization’s requirements, objectives, budget and other factors for an RFP. If you’re not sure where to begin, don’t sweat. This guide will walk you through the facilities management software RFP steps and key elements. Kriti AgarwalFacilities Management Software RFP: A Comprehensive Guide08.01.2024read more
CMMS What Is Maintenance Management? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 31, 2024 Managing assets is crucial, as mismanaged or poorly maintained assets could cost you. Implementing maintenance management initiatives might be a good place to start. To maximize the effectiveness of your assets while keeping expenses in check, you need CMMS software. Let’s deep dive into what maintenance management entails and how organizations can benefit from it. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is Maintenance Management? A Comprehensive Guide07.31.2024read more
CMMS The Best CMMS Apps Of 2024 By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments Last Reviewed: October 31, 2024 CMMS software have revolutionized the way businesses handle their assets, maintenance, schedules, work orders and more. And native mobile apps take it even further by allowing technicians to document, update and view tasks from the field. But what are the best CMMS apps? Let’s find out! Kriti AgarwalThe Best CMMS Apps Of 202407.30.2024read more
CMMS The Best Power Plant Software Of 2024 By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 1 comment July 30, 2024 Power plants are essential to our everyday lives — filled with energy and, more importantly, dangerous. Power plants can’t make errors, so maintenance and management must be top-notch. And organizing all of that work is challenging — if not impossible — to do manually. So how can you handle day-to-day operations at peak efficiency? With power plant software CMMS software). Kriti AgarwalThe Best Power Plant Software Of 202407.30.2024read more
CMMS What Is The Useful Life Of An Asset? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 30, 2024 Are you tired of equipment breaking down unexpectedly or costing you more than it’s worth in maintenance? The solution may lie in understanding the useful life of your assets. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) can be a great tool for tracking useful life and optimizing maintenance schedules to extend asset life spans. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is The Useful Life Of An Asset? A Comprehensive Guide07.30.2024read more
CMMS Total Productive Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 30, 2024 Facility managers consider factors like maintenance, dependability and operations to ensure excellent production conditions. However, this is easier said than done. Total productive maintenance makes this possible and CMMS software can help. Kriti AgarwalTotal Productive Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know07.30.2024read more
Facilities Management Facility Security: A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management No comments July 26, 2024 Your facility stores valuable items and assets like equipment, software, inventory and maintenance records. So how do you maintain facility security and protect your assets? Fortunately, facility management software makes this task easy. Kriti AgarwalFacility Security: A Comprehensive Guide07.26.2024read more
CMMS CMMS vs. Plant Maintenance Software By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 1 comment July 25, 2024 Contrary to what many white-collar workers may believe, maintenance workers have incredibly tough jobs working with a variety of complex machines, properties and clients. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and plant maintenance software have contributed immensely to helping technicians get their jobs done faster and more effectively. But it is important to know the difference between CMMS and plant management. Kriti AgarwalCMMS vs. Plant Maintenance Software07.25.2024read more
CMMS 10 CMMS Best Practices to Empower Your Maintenance Team By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 24, 2024 The first of many steps toward streamlining your maintenance workflow is to purchase and integrate a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). That is, however, only the first of several processes. You must follow some CMMS best practices to reap the full range of benefits. Kriti Agarwal10 CMMS Best Practices to Empower Your Maintenance Team07.24.2024read more
CMMS, Enterprise Asset Management Top Fixed Asset Management Software Features And Requirements By Kriti Agarwal CMMS, Enterprise Asset Management 10 comments July 23, 2024 Every company with fixed assets, such as machines and equipment, needs to ensure these assets operate correctly. But managing fixed assets without a reliable system in place can have dire consequences. If you don’t manage assets correctly, they can go missing or sustain damage. Fortunately, fixed asset software (also known as EAM software) offers a dependable system that helps you avoid unexpected asset damage or misplacement. Kriti AgarwalTop Fixed Asset Management Software Features And Requirements07.23.2024read more
CMMS CMMS RFP Template and Step-by-Step Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 1 comment July 19, 2024 Building a CMMS request for proposal requires evaluating your organization’s needs, goals, budget and more. That’s why we’ve put together this CMMS RFP to help you get the ball rolling and get on your way to finding the perfect CMMS software for your organization. Kriti AgarwalCMMS RFP Template and Step-by-Step Guide07.19.2024read more
CMMS Benefits of CMMS: Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 3 comments July 17, 2024 In the modern era of voice-recognition virtual assistants, self-driving cars and smartphones, it makes no sense to do something as crucial as maintenance manually. Luckily, there’s CMMS software for that! CMMS benefits extend beyond equipment maintenance, fostering a safer work environment and optimizing revenue for enhanced operational efficiency. Kriti AgarwalBenefits of CMMS: Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages07.17.2024read more
Facilities Management What Is A Facility Security Plan? A Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management No comments July 12, 2024 As a facility manager, it’s critical to ensure the utmost security of your facility, including its inventory, assets, equipment and personnel. Usually, security features in facility management software help organizations keep track of their facility safety. A facility security plan is one aspect of facilities management that provides proper maintenance and security to all facilities. Kriti AgarwalWhat Is A Facility Security Plan? A Comprehensive Guide07.12.2024read more
CMMS What is Operations and Maintenance? By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 10, 2024 An O&M (operations and maintenance) program is made up of an interconnected ecosystem of training, management, budgeting, maintenance and business practices that work together to run an organization. It involves the day-to-day operational activities necessary for a facility to function and for the workers inside it to perform their tasks. Let’s dive into how you can improve O&M at your facility with CMMS software. Kriti AgarwalWhat is Operations and Maintenance?07.10.2024read more
CMMS HxGN vs. IFS vs. Oracle: Which CMMS Is the Winner for Your Business? By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 9, 2024 Selecting the right CMMS/EAM system for your business is crucial. But how do you choose? Comparing industry leaders can help, so we’re comparing Oracle vs. HxGN vs. IFS, three top solutions in the EAM/CMMS space. Our analysts found IFS to outperform the other contenders in most aspects. Let’s take a detailed look at how each fared. Kriti AgarwalHxGN vs. IFS vs. Oracle: Which CMMS Is the Winner for Your Business?07.09.2024read more
Facilities Management Facilities Management Trends 2024: The Future Of Facilities Management By Kriti Agarwal Facilities Management 3 comments July 8, 2024 Software is ever-evolving to meet industry demands, and facility management software is no different. So which facilities management trends should you have on your radar to give your company a competitive edge? Kriti AgarwalFacilities Management Trends 2024: The Future Of Facilities Management07.08.2024read more
CMMS EAM vs. CMMS: Comparison of the Differences Between Them By Kriti Agarwal CMMS 7 comments July 8, 2024 When it comes to managing your assets, you want to be sure you’re choosing the right kind of software. If you belong to an asset-intensive industry, then EAM software and CMMS are two names you’re likely to hear often. If you don’t know which one is best for your business, conducting a comprehensive EAM vs. CMMS study will help you make the right choice. Kriti AgarwalEAM vs. CMMS: Comparison of the Differences Between Them07.08.2024read more
CMMS What is a Preventive Maintenance Program? The Ultimate Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 2, 2024 Facility managers try to prevent failures, but they still occur. Implementing a preventative maintenance program can reduce breakdowns, keep workers safe and save money. Planned maintenance includes adjustments, cleanings, lubrication, repairs and replacements. A CMMS can help facility managers implement and monitor the progress of a preventive maintenance program. Kriti AgarwalWhat is a Preventive Maintenance Program? The Ultimate Guide07.02.2024read more
CMMS Preventive Maintenance Checklist: Types, Benefits, Characteristics, Tips and Examples By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments July 1, 2024 Your preventative maintenance plan should be unique to your facility, but there are a few universal key features. The most convenient approach to completing these steps is using a preventive maintenance checklist. This lets you get processes, maintenance and information out of a manual and into the hands of competent personnel by standardizing PMs in your CMMS. Kriti AgarwalPreventive Maintenance Checklist: Types, Benefits, Characteristics, Tips and Examples07.01.2024read more
CMMS Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (FMEA): Comprehensive Guide By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments June 28, 2024 Have you ever thought about the possible ways in which a product can fail? Or have you ever considered the consequences of a product failure? Well, that’s what failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is all about. Many CMMS systems have FMEA capabilities that help facility managers or technicians identify potential causes of equipment failure. Kriti AgarwalFailure Mode And Effects Analysis (FMEA): Comprehensive Guide06.28.2024read more
CMMS How to Improve Your Maintenance Team’s Productivity By Kriti Agarwal CMMS No comments June 27, 2024 Every maintenance manager is subjected to certain pressures concerning uptime, output, expenditure, skills, people and compliance. Poor productivity is almost always the result of poor planning. Proper maintenance planning is one of the ways to improve maintenance team productivity. Another way to improve productivity is by using CMMS or other software, but more on that later. Kriti AgarwalHow to Improve Your Maintenance Team’s Productivity06.27.2024read more