Let’s face it—maintenance teams today are expected to do more with less. Between staying compliant, minimizing downtime, and keeping assets running at full speed, having the right tools in place is critical. Teams already using Computerized Maintenance Managment Systems (CMMS) tools are finding even more success by layering in SMRP’s structured best practices and certifications. … Read more
Reactive maintenance is one of the most straightforward maintenance strategies: fix something when it breaks. While it may sound simple, this approach has complex implications for costs, downtime, risk, and long-term asset performance. Understanding when reactive maintenance is appropriate and when it isn’t, is key for facility managers, maintenance teams, and operations directors aiming to … Read more
Efficient operations and maintenance begin with knowing exactly what your assets are doing every moment of every day. Real-time sensor data transforms routine inspections and scheduled upkeep into a proactive system that spots issues before they turn into emergencies. By streaming vibration readings, temperature trends, pressure levels and other key metrics directly into your maintenance … Read more
Smart plants run on a tight loop of data, decisions, and disciplined execution. The core of that loop is machine maintenance. In a connected factory, maintenance is a living system that turns signals into actions, protects throughput, and gives engineers confidence to push for higher performance. This guide lays out a practical approach you can … Read more
Every hour of uptime is won long before a machine starts. Strong equipment maintenance practices set the conditions for safe operation. When teams know what work to do, when to do it, and how to prove that it was done right, assets run longer and cost less to own. This guide turns broad advice into … Read more
A maintenance plan is the day-to-day blueprint that keeps assets reliable, safe, and available. It turns intent into action by defining what work to do, when to do it, who will do it, and how to record outcomes so the program improves over time. Get the structure right and you extend equipment life, reduce firefighting, … Read more
Maintenance is rarely glamorous—but it’s often the backbone of reliable operations. And yet, for many teams, maintenance remains disjointed—scattered across sticky notes, spreadsheets, walkie-talkie updates, and unread emails. That’s where a dedicated work order system changes the game. When done right, a digital work order system helps maintenance teams respond faster, plan smarter, and reduce … Read more
Manufacturing never stops. Whether you run a single production line or manage a multi-site industrial operation, downtime costs money. And more often than not, those unexpected stoppages come from equipment failures that could have been avoided. That’s where a manufacturing maintenance system steps in. Far from being just a digital logbook, a modern maintenance system … Read more
Maintenance can make or break an operation. When equipment fails, everything from productivity to safety and revenue is at risk. Yet many businesses still rely on outdated systems—spreadsheets, email chains, or paper logs—to manage increasingly complex maintenance demands. In today’s high-stakes environment, those methods don’t just fall short—they create costly blind spots. This is where … Read more
Choosing the right CMMS vendor is one of the most important decisions for any maintenance team. The system you select will control how you manage work orders, schedule preventive maintenance, track assets, and keep your entire operation running without unnecessary downtime. The problem? There are dozens of CMMS software vendors on the market. Each one … Read more
