ement problem? Have we thoroughly evaluated the real benefits and cost of a CMMS implementation? Do we have the internal knowledge and commitment to complete the CMMS effort?FINDING THE RIGHT CMMS:The purpose of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) seems to change constantly. The software initially was designed to assign maintenance tasks to the staff within a company in a more organized manner than the paper method. More recently, its purpose has expanded to include assuring the higher quality of equipment, facility condition, and out put, as well as, assisting administration and management in increasing production and overall efficiency. To deliver maximum benefit to a company, a CMMS has to be efficient, address a wide range of demands, and be able to expand with evolving needs. With technology exploding throughout the CMMS market, planning that maximizes your system is essential. The decision-making process managers go through in selecting an ideal computerized maintenance management system has to be formal and logical. A resource analysis is also required for the introduction, startup, and continued support of the system. The best way to find the right CMMS is to look at your current situation. Consider the following areas: Organization: Well-trained people with positive attitudes can make an excellent system world class. You will need to know how many people are requesting maintenance services, who the most frequent requesters are, what their needs are, and how many and what kinds of maintenance people you have. Equipment: Maintenance workload is determined by equipment and facilities. Find out about the numbers and kinds of equipment. Find out from the client what their top 10 equipment or facility problems are. Operation people will tell you what equipment problems they have, and maintenance people will know the most frequent building system problems. Work Orders: You need to know how many work orders ...
