eMaint Articles
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 or of [...]
What is the Best Work Order Software in 2026?
As industries invest in organizational tools and software to become more competitive, maintenance teams are realizing that work order software is no longer a [...]
The Fluke Guide to Digital Transformation and Multi-Site Standardization in 2026
The fourth industrial revolution is fully underway: most manufacturers have already taken steps toward digital transformation. Recent surveys show that 79% of manufacturers plan [...]
How the eMaint Audit Trail Simplifies Regulatory Compliance
The eMaint Audit Trail tracks changes to work orders, assets, documents, and more, establishing compliance with regulations like the US FDA 21 CFR Part [...]
OOE Metrics and Their Value in Manufacturing Explained
What Is Overall Operations Effectiveness (OOE)? Overall operations effectiveness (OOE) is a metric used to measure the availability of manufacturing equipment along production lines. [...]
What Is Equipment Reliability?
Tracking equipment reliability is a vital task for Maintenance, Operations, Repair (MRO) teams; it helps them manage resources more efficiently and drive major improvements [...]
How To Reduce Downtime: The Complete Guide
What Is Downtime? Downtime is any amount of time where assets, machines, or even complete production lines aren’t running. During downtime, no goods are [...]
Maintenance Costs: How to Track, Manage, and Reduce Expenses
Whether it’s a room full of production equipment or a fleet of vehicles, every business has assets that keep it running. And with every [...]
What is Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)?
What Is Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)? Process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) is an essential tool in industries where process [...]
Building Maintenance: Tools, Examples, and Best Practices
What is Building Maintenance? Building maintenance includes everything surrounding the general upkeep, landscaping, cleaning, and building repairs for commercial or residential buildings. It refers [...]