Janet Jaquis Preventing Maintenance Chaos During Expansion Maintenance chaos during expansion happens when a facility adds space, equipment, or output faster than its maintenance systems can track it. In large facility operations, this matters. IFMA points to managing a larger or more complex facility as one of the toughest challenges leaders face.[1] A CMMS should scale alongside … Read more
Agriculture and farming operations depend heavily on equipment uptime, irrigation systems, storage facilities, and fleet reliability. When maintenance processes are reactive or unstructured, farms face crop loss, equipment breakdowns, rising operational costs, and seasonal disruptions. Modern agricultural organizations are adopting Agriculture CMMS software and farm maintenance management systems to digitize maintenance workflows, automate preventive scheduling, … Read more
Choosing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) isn’t difficult because there aren’t options — it’s difficult because there are too many. Every platform promises to streamline maintenance, reduce downtime, and make life easier for your team. But once you start comparing, you quickly realize that not every system offers the same level of functionality.The real … Read more
A CMMS for farming and agriculture is software that organizes and manages maintenance tasks for farm equipment, plants, and feed mills. It schedules preventive work, tracks repairs, manages spare parts, and records costs. The goal is simple: keep machines running, cut downtime, and improve efficiency across agricultural operations. Why CMMS is Critical in Agriculture Farming … Read more
CMMS BUYER’S GUIDE · 6 min read Best CMMS Software for Manufacturing: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide The best CMMS software for manufacturing is the one that protects uptime, schedules PMs around production, and keeps the right spare parts on the shelf — here’s how to tell those systems apart. How to Evaluate a CMMS for … Read more
Oil, Gas & Energy · Updated August 2026 · 9 min read 7 Critical CMMS Mistakes in Oil and Gas Maintenance A CMMS should close the gaps in a maintenance program, not create new ones. These are the seven setup and usage mistakes that cost oil and gas operators the most in downtime, compliance exposure … Read more
JJ Janet JaquisMarketing Director, eWorkOrders · CMMS Software Specialist Last updated: August 2026 · Sources: see references In upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas operations, equipment reliability is inseparable from safety and profitability. Unplanned downtime on a producing asset is measured in lost barrels, and a maintenance record gap is measured in regulatory exposure. … Read more
Maintenance is the backbone of any successful operation, whether it’s a manufacturing facility, a commercial space, or even your own home. However, managing maintenance tasks efficiently can be a daunting challenge without the right tools. That’s where maintenance checklists come into play. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of maintenance checklists and show … Read more
School maintenance encompasses all the activities required to keep a school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment in good working order and safe for students, teachers, and staff. This includes routine tasks like cleaning and landscaping, as well as planned maintenance and repairs. Effective school maintenance ensures a conducive learning environment and protects the school’s infrastructure. Both … Read more
Equipment failure disrupts operations, increases costs, and leads to safety risks. Traditional maintenance methods often rely on fixed schedules, which can result in unnecessary work or unexpected breakdowns. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) takes a smarter approach by monitoring equipment performance in real time and scheduling maintenance only when needed. This minimizes downtime, reduces costs, and extends … Read more
