P-F Curve Explained: Definition and Explanation
What Is a P-F Curve? The P-F curve is a graph that helps visualize an asset’s condition to determine its practical lifespan. The most [...]
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): A Guide
Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Total productive maintenance (TPM) is a maintenance strategy for achieving near-perfect production with no breakdowns, item defects, unplanned [...]
What Is FMECA? Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analysis
Failure mode, effects, & criticality analysis (FMECA) is a structured work priority system that helps teams make the best possible use of maintenance resources. [...]
What is Routine Maintenance? Definition, Types, Examples
What Is Routine Maintenance? Routine maintenance refers to the performance of consistently scheduled tasks to ensure the optimal functioning and longevity of equipment and [...]
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Best Practices
Achieving FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance with CMMS Software in Life Sciences Industries Industries regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]
What is Deferred Maintenance? Stay Ahead with a CMMS
Deferred maintenance refers to postponing maintenance tasks — whether planned or unplanned — usually due to lack of budget. Over time, deferred [...]
What is Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)? Definition and Calculation
What is Mean Time to Repair(MTTR)? Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): MTTR, also known as Mean Time to Recovery, Mean Time to Resolve, and Mean [...]
What is Production Efficiency?Measure and Improve Efficiency
What Is Production Efficiency? Production efficiency is a metric for assessing how well your organization uses its resources – like equipment, raw materials, labor [...]
How to Create the Ultimate Preventive Maintenance Checklist
What is a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Checklist? A preventive maintenance (PM) checklist is a structured guide to ensure regular and systematic maintenance of equipment and [...]
What is Work Order Management? Benefits and Best Practices
What is Work Order Management? Work order management is a process for executing, documenting, and reviewing work orders promptly. It involves systematically handling requests [...]