Asset Management Features and Functions
Enterprise asset management (EAM) systems and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) features and functions enable planning, controlling, and monitoring of physical asset events and maintenance tasks as they pertain to plants, equipment, and facilities. Typical EAM/CMMS features and functions include vehicle maintenance, preventative maintenance, purchasing management, equipment history tracking, and risk management. EAM/CMMS systems also include features and functions for planning, scheduling, and billing contract labor, and regulatory compliance. Some EAM/CMMS systems also include back-office features and functions (e.g., human resources [HR] and financial management), as well as features and functions for e-procurement and online tracking and reporting. To find the best EAM/CMMS system for your business, it's important to understand which features and functions you need before you compare EAM/CMMS solutions.
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CMMS - EAM
The EAM knowledge base is geared toward groups that need to analyze requirements for a system, which supports maintenance management tasks. Asset management systems typically enable planning, controlling, and monitoring of physical asset events. This knowledge base includes criteria for comparing general computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) functionality, fleet maintenance, workflow, reporting, and other areas that touch upon asset management practices.
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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
A warehouse management system (WMS) should provide database and user-level tools in order for a company to optimize its storage facilities while at the same time providing user level task direction and activity support. The WMS should enable warehouse operators to optimize pick, put-away, and replenishment functions by employing powerful system logic to select the best locations and sequences.
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Evaluation Center covers criteria for tags and storage devices, readers, wireless hubs and servers, and the middleware necessary for evaluating an RFID system deployment. RFID systems are used in different situations that require the tracking of unique items. RFID tags, in the context of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, make items visible from manufacturing through distribution. RFID tags may be used to carry basic information such as an address, to more complex information used at different stages of an assembly line.
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Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) systems support MRO planning and execution to service equipment (especially for aircraft or fleet vehicles) and help extend the life of these items. MRO systems can help manufacturers manage in-service product configuration changes.
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Document Management System (DMS)
Document management systems (DMS) assist with the management, creation, workflow, and storage of documents within different departments. A DMS stores documents in a database and associates important information about the documents, to the documents (known as metadata). Most systems provide workflow engines to design and support document creation, publication, and usage. DMS solutions are often used by insurance and health care industries, government bodies, or other organizations processing high volumes of documents.
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Software Evaluation Features and Functions
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