Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software and enterprise asset management (EAM) software is used to manage maintenance operations on capital equipment and other assets and properties. CMMS software and EAM software helps maintenance personnel and departmental managers make better decisions for the allocation, maintenance, scheduling and disposal of equipment and properties.
Computerized maintenance management software includes features such as work order generation, event logs, scheduling of preventive maintenance checks and services, and downtime analysis. CMMS software also allows users to plan equipment maintenance activities to coincide with the schedules of employees such as technicians, mechanics, and operators. Maintenance management reporting may also be included. CMMS software can be industry-specific or designed for a range of industries such as transportation, energy and utilities, manufacturing, engineering, and automation.
Computerized maintenance management software includes features such as work order generation, event logs, scheduling of preventive maintenance checks and services, and downtime analysis. CMMS software also allows users to plan equipment maintenance activities to coincide with the schedules of employees such as technicians, mechanics, and operators. Maintenance management reporting may also be included. CMMS software can be industry-specific or designed for a range of industries such as transportation, energy and utilities, manufacturing, engineering, and automation.
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Last Updated: January 1, 2007
Last Updated: January 1, 2007
What is CMMS Software?
Enterprise asset management software is designed to improve operational productivity and processes, and track, manage, and extend the life of critical assets. With EAM software, corporate managers and executives can monitor the status of plants, buildings and facilities or develop a plan for inventory control. EAM software features include modules to define assets, track asset usage, maintain asset documents (i.e., warranties, lease agreements, and contracts), and flag assets for maintenance or other event triggers.
The strongest feature set of CMMS software and EAM software is the ability to integrate the two products into a single maintenance and management solution. Such integration permits more efficient interaction between various departments within an organization. For example, when an asset is reported as damaged, service requests can be entered into the system and an alert immediately sent to maintenance personnel. Mechanics or engineers can then inspect the asset, open work orders, and alert purchasing agents of any need for the procurement of parts, tools, or other materials to perform repairs. Managers can run regular reports to identify areas of repeated failure or those assets that cost the most to retain and repair. This permits the proper distribution of budgeted funds, or implementation of better maintenance and management processes.
The strongest feature set of CMMS software and EAM software is the ability to integrate the two products into a single maintenance and management solution. Such integration permits more efficient interaction between various departments within an organization. For example, when an asset is reported as damaged, service requests can be entered into the system and an alert immediately sent to maintenance personnel. Mechanics or engineers can then inspect the asset, open work orders, and alert purchasing agents of any need for the procurement of parts, tools, or other materials to perform repairs. Managers can run regular reports to identify areas of repeated failure or those assets that cost the most to retain and repair. This permits the proper distribution of budgeted funds, or implementation of better maintenance and management processes.
