Excel Spreadsheet vs. CMMS for Effective Maintenance Management

by Elena Haidukova, Comindware With each New Year, we still strive to further increase the efficiency of how we work or go about our daily activities. In this particular case, we want to highlight one particular business tool that has long improved work efficiency. That is the iconic Microsoft Excel. Since its introduction in 1985, […]

3 Overlooked CMMS Features that Can Maximize ROI

By Ashley Bullin, DPSI Many organizations take advantage of the vast work order management opportunities included in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). However, there are many other useful CMMS features available that companies fail to utilize.  There’s no denying the appeal of work order management capabilities within CMMS software. It’s the number one feature most companies […]

3 Top IoT Applications in the Maintenance Industry

There’s no question that technology has disrupted and innovated the maintenance industry. One technology that simply can’t be ignored is the Internet of Things (IoT). Think the IoT is just a buzzword? Think again: McKinsey & Company states that the IoT has helped organizations realize major improvements, like a 25% reduction in maintenance costs. And, […]

Predictive Maintenance: How It Works and Why You Need It

Maintenance has always been a major business headache. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) have recently become more refined and robust, practically eliminating the manual methods required before. With features to manage and maintain your assets, inventory and work orders, proactive maintenance strategies have become second nature in a production workflow. The true test, though, is […]