Janet Jaquis Top 10 Work Order Management Best Practices When maintenance requests are disorganized — arriving via hallway conversations, sticky notes, and scattered emails — critical tasks get missed, downtime increases, and costs spiral. Here’s how to fix that. Why a Disciplined Approach to Work Orders Matters Work order management plays a critical role in keeping maintenance … Read more
Public works departments manage a vast and complex portfolio of assets spread across entire municipalities. From underground water mains and sewer lines to roads, bridges, and traffic signals, keeping track of maintenance needs is a significant operational challenge. A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is the foundational tool for this task, but traditional list-based systems … Read more
Fiix by Rockwell Automation is a widely recognized computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), valued for its user-friendly interface and solid feature set for small to mid-sized teams. It effectively handles work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset tracking. However, as industrial operations expand, the very tool that once streamlined workflows can become a limiting factor. The … Read more
Passing a food safety audit from a body like the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute or Brand Reputation Compliance (BRC) is a high-stakes event. Failure doesn’t just mean a poor score; it can lead to suspended operations, lost contracts with major retailers, and significant brand damage. A common and entirely preventable point of failure is … Read more
Top 5 FDA-Compliant Maintenance Software Solutions We compared eWorkOrders, Fiix, Limble, UpKeep, and FTMaintenance Select on the 21 CFR Part 11 compliance features that matter most for FDA-regulated maintenance teams. In the life sciences sector—including pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical device manufacturing—regulatory compliance is not just a requirement; it’s a core business function. The FDA maintains … Read more
A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a foundational investment for any organization that relies on physical assets. When implemented correctly, it streamlines work orders, optimizes preventive maintenance, and provides critical data for decision-making. However, a CMMS is not a “set it and forget it” solution. As your business grows and technology evolves, the system … Read more
Maintenance management is evolving from a reactive cost center into a proactive, data-driven business function. The global CMMS market is projected to reach USD 2.4 billion in 2026 and expand to USD 5.9 billion by 2036, growing at a 9.3% CAGR — a clear signal that organizations worldwide are accelerating their investment in smarter maintenance … Read more
Your organization’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is supposed to save money, not drain it. Yet, many businesses operate with outdated, inefficient systems that create significant financial drag. The subscription or license fee you pay is often just the tip of the iceberg. The real expense lies in the CMMS hidden costs that impact labor, … Read more
Unplanned equipment downtime is a significant drain on resources, costing industrial manufacturers billions each year in lost production, emergency repair costs, and supply chain disruptions. To combat this, leading organizations are shifting from reactive, “run-to-failure” maintenance to a more strategic approach. These predictive maintenance tips provide a framework for anticipating equipment failures before they happen, … Read more
Selecting a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) involves more than comparing feature lists and pricing tiers. While advanced capabilities like predictive maintenance and IoT integration are important, their true value is unlocked through successful implementation and consistent user adoption. The best tool is useless if your team doesn’t know how, or doesn’t want, to use … Read more
