eMaint Articles
The Advantages of a Cloud-Based CMMS
A cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software is available over the internet rather than from a local computer or company-owned server. Cloud-based software [...]
5 Lessons for Mastering Spare Parts Management
Effective spare parts management is critical to the success of any organization. But it can also be a complex and difficult challenge. Properly managing [...]
Maintenance Data: Moving from Big Data to Smart Data
Today, many plants struggle to keep up with sky-high consumer demand and expectations while combatting ongoing labor shortages. One major challenge is hiring enough [...]
How to Develop a Preventive Maintenance Schedule: 5 Simple Steps
If you’re looking for a more reliable and proactive maintenance strategy, it’s time to implement a preventive maintenance schedule. While scheduling maintenance can be [...]
Managing Obsolescence with a CMMS
Managing obsolescence can make an already challenging job of managing asset lifecycles start to seem overwhelming. However, there are many strategies and tools that [...]
Best Practices for Managing Critical Spares
Successful inventory management involves a lot of careful balance, especially when it comes to critical spares. On the one hand, keeping too many component [...]
The Basics of Asset Maintenance Management
Shifting to a predictive asset maintenance management strategy will help your organization reduce downtime and cut costs. In the maintenance world, an “asset” typically [...]
What is Pencil Whipping and How to Avoid It?
Pencil whipping is a manufacturing term that refers to hastily signing off on work orders or other tasks that have not been properly completed. [...]
What is Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?
What is Total Productive Maintenance? Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic asset maintenance strategy that actively involves everyone in the facility – not [...]
What is Facility Maintenance Management? Types & Strategies
What is Facility Maintenance Management? Facility maintenance management refers to the people, processes, and systems that maintain the assets and infrastructure of a facility [...]