What’s the Difference Between EAM and CMMS?
Three types of maintenance software dominate the asset management software market: computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software, enterprise asset management (EAM) software, and asset [...]
Understanding Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)
What is Mean Time to Failure (MTTF)? Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) is a maintenance key performance indicator (KPI) used to track the lifespan [...]
Critical Spare Parts Management: Best Practices
Successful parts inventory management involves a lot of careful balance, especially when it comes to critical spares. On one hand, keeping too many component [...]
4 Types of Maintenance Strategies: Definitions, Examples, Best Practices
With so many types of maintenance available, how do you choose the right maintenance strategy or strategies for your organization? What's the best approach, [...]
What is Pencil Whipping? Meaning, Dangers, How to Avoid It
What Is Pencil Whipping? Pencil whipping means hastily signing off on work orders or other tasks that have not been properly completed. This can increase the risk [...]
What is Emergency Maintenance (EM)? Definition & Types
What Is Emergency Maintenance? Emergency maintenance is urgent repair work required when equipment unexpectedly fails and poses an immediate risk to safety or operations. [...]
What is Facility Maintenance? Types, Examples, Software
What Is Facility Maintenance? Facility maintenance involves the comprehensive management and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and safety. By [...]
OEE Calculation: Meaning, Formula, and Examples
What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a metric that is used to measure the productivity of an individual asset [...]
What Is Asset Lifecycle Management? Best Practices & Strategies
Proper asset lifecycle management makes it possible for your organization to run at peak efficiency. Asset lifecycle management (also known as lifecycle asset management) [...]
What is the Best CMMS Software? The 4 Key CMMS Features
By Michael Mills, Technical Solutions Manager at Fluke Reliability Updated: July 16, 2025 • Originally Posted: 2021 • 10 min read A computerized maintenance [...]