{"id":648,"date":"2012-07-30T09:38:09","date_gmt":"2012-07-30T13:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.psiwebware.com\/blog\/?p=648"},"modified":"2014-02-20T14:22:42","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T19:22:42","slug":"are-you-using-cmms-to-its-full-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/cmms-software-5\/are-you-using-cmms-to-its-full-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Using CMMS to its Full Potential?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the benefits of a well-designed and implemented web based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) become apparent, more businesses are making the move towards this type of technology.\u00a0 And it makes good business sense; a modern system is proven to increase workflow, improve employee accountability and provide companies with a quick return on investment.\u00a0 Some businesses are going a step further by having their software custom configured with their particular needs and issues in mind.\u00a0 In this manner, the companies are using exactly what they need; no more and no less.<\/p>\n

But no matter what system you have\u2014or are considering for purchase\u2014how do you know exactly what you need?\u00a0 Or what you\u2019re missing?\u00a0 It\u2019s generally agreed that all systems should have the \u201cbasics\u201d.\u00a0 Preventive maintenance software should automatically generate and track PM Work Orders<\/a>.\u00a0 It should provide a way to schedule repairs and manage request from building occupants while automatically tracking part and supply consumption.\u00a0 But even with these basic features, some systems have been developed that have obvious advantages over others to keep equipment running longer and more efficiently.\u00a0 For instance, by using a web-based system instead of desktop-based software, you have the advantage of accessibility and visibility to the system wherever you or your field technicians are.\u00a0 Smart Phones and Tablets can be used to dispatch workers and track work performance as it happens.\u00a0 And by using barcode technology, assets maintenance and repairs are systematically documented, along with additional information such as maintenance schedules, issues and warranty information.\u00a0 Plus, if you have one of the more advanced systems, your supervisors can perform mobile quality inspections, cutting inspection time by up to 50% and cutting reporting time by up to 90%.<\/p>\n

A lot of systems offer some form of employee management, but usually it\u2019s very limited.\u00a0 If you want to manage your employees more effectively in a way that increases their accountability, a basic system may not be enough.\u00a0 A better solution will feature a complete human resources suite, providing you with the information necessary to build a better workforce.\u00a0 Imagine being able to know exactly where your employees are, what tasks they\u2019re performing, how they\u2019re performing those tasks, and where they need improvement.\u00a0 Some CMMS products assist you even more by having employees clock in and out of each task they perform right from their cell phone, making work management more efficient.<\/p>\n

While most systems have some form of inventory control, some of the better developers have utilized barcode technologies in this area, making it easier than ever to get a handle on your inventory needs.\u00a0 Using barcodes can be done with Smart Phones or Tablets, lowering costs, improving utilization, and providing part and supply consumption as it happens, helping you to manage inventory more effectively.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have these features on your present system, you may be missing out on some potential time and money saving features.\u00a0 And if you do have them\u2014and aren\u2019t using them\u2014it\u2019s time to get the most from your investment and use your CMMS to its fullest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want to manage your employees more effectively in a way that increases their accountability, a basic system may not be enough. Imagine being able to know exactly where your employees are, what tasks they\u2019re performing, how they\u2019re performing those tasks, and where they need improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[41],"tags":[6,10],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"psp_head":"Are You Using CMMS to its Full Potential? \u2013 PSIwebware - Hometown of TAMS<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Although you may have a modern CMMS or Preventive Maintenance Software, most people have not explored how to get the most from their investment.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/cmms-software-5\/are-you-using-cmms-to-its-full-potential\/\" \/>\r\n","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2ATPx-as","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":717,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions\/717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psiwebware.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}