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How to Avoid Becoming Another CMMS Implementation Failure Statistic (4 Pages)
by Aleks Vujicic
Mar 3, 2005 Abstract : Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of CMMS implementations fail to meet expectations. However, by evaluating the company's business process flow, having proper organizational structure and buy-in, you can realize the true benefits of CMMS and avoid becoming another failure statistic.
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EAM Versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company? Part One (3 Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 15, 2004 Abstract : As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software continue to receive good press as the systems providing an answer--and with justification. But what software makes the most sense for your company and from which providers--EAM/CMMS best-of-breed incumbents or enterprise resource planning (ERP) 'newcomers?' Read on to understand the key differentiators.
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Continuous Improvement Offers CMMS Maintenance Benefits (6 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 24, 2004 Abstract : Computer maintenance management system (CMMS) packages are excellent tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and can offer insight into a processメ problem. Critical success factors for the effective use for the CMMS involves clear support from management and measurable drivers involving time, quality, and cost.
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Computerized Maintenance Management Systems: A Tutorial Part One: Challenges and Features (4 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Jul 7, 2003 Abstract : Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics of CMMS and its key features, enabling you to determine whether your company should investigate this software as a potential source of savings.
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Selecting a CMMS System (5 Pages)
by Juan Francisco Segura
Jun 10, 2005 Abstract : There are many CMMS and MRO systems in the market, each one with specific features that can bring benefits to airlines or repair shops. An airline's needs must be defined by the process, which help establish an objective that will ultimately select the best system.
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CMMS in the Aviation Industry (8 Pages)
by Juan Francisco Segura
Jun 9, 2005 Abstract : There are many CMMS systems in the market that specialize in detailed maintenance, repair, and overhaul. When selecting a sysems for an airline, decision-makers have to be extra careful.
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Maintenance Software--How to Negotiate Successful Contracts with CMMS Vendors (10 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 25, 2004 Abstract : When negotiating a contract with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor the guiding principals and definition of the project must first be determined. Deliverables, pricing options, payment terms, continuance, product and service quality, and liabilities are additional areas that must be considered in negotiations.
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Maintenance Software--Plan Ahead to Maximize CMMS Vendor Web Site Visits (3 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 21, 2004 Abstract : For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start. There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine.
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Use CMMS to Improve PdM Performance (4 Pages)
by David Berger
Feb 19, 2004 Abstract : Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer maintenance management system (CMMS) or an enterprise asset management (EAM) is a useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate equipment history, and develop comprehensive analysis capability. Reprinted with permission from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine.
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