you generate each week. A rule of thumb is that the average work order takes an hour. From this and the number of workers you can estimate the number of work orders per week. After you have determined your current status and needs for computerization you can start specifying a CMMS that can deliver these benefits. Software: New applications and upgrades of existing CMMS appear regularly, and each new generation offers more in the way of flexibility, power, and user friendliness. When evaluating CMMS software there are eight major factors that should be considered. Comprehensive maintenance management functionality Management reporting capabilities PM (preventative maintenance) Procedure Library Support regulator compliance Multiple system interfaces Reliability centered maintenance integration Harness the power of Microsoft Windows Proven expertise and on-going support Comprehensive Maintenance Management Functionality: The 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 CMMS's offer an added feature for detailed management of short duration on-demand work. The Physical Asset Management component acts as the "filing cabinet" of the CMMS, providing quick and easy retrieval of important information, warranty and service contracts, nameplate data, scanned documents, libraries of CAD drawings, 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 labor and contracted service costs. Premier CMMS suppliers have field proven e...
