onsidered. These factors are:1.Comprehensive maintenance management functionality2.Management reporting capabilities3.PM Procedure Library4.Support regulator compliance5.Multiple system interfaces6.Reliability centered maintenance integration7.Harness the power of Microsoft windows8.Proven expertise and on-going supportComprehensive Maintenance Management FunctionalityThe main factor to consider when selecting a CMMS is the core product. It should be made up of three major elements: Work Management, Physical Asset Management and Resource Management. The Work Management component of the CMMS optimizes day to- day operations, manages corrective work orders and supports a preventative maintenance program. In addition, some CMMSs offer and added feature for detailed management of short duration on-demand work.The Physical Asset Management component acts as the filing cabinet of the CMM, providing quick and easy retrieval of important information, warranty and service contracts, nameplate data, scanned documents, libraries of CAD drawing and complete descriptive information. After all, what good is all of the extensive information if you cannot access it easily?The Resources Management component of a CMMS supports a full inventory and purchasing system. Furthermore, it tracks in-house labour and contracted service costs. Premier CMMS suppliers have field proven experience in data transfer of inventory, purchasing, and time card information to external financial systems.Management Reporting CapabilitiesA CMMS is only as good as the information that can be retrieved from it. CMMSs provide extensive management reporting capabilities that include detailed and summary report, graphical reports, and easy to use report writing tools that do not require programming knowledge.PM Procedure LibraryWe will want to select a system pre-loaded with mechanical and building PM procedures. This PM procedure library will minimize the start up necessary to esta...
