Major equipment breakdown can really throw a spanner in the works for any organization. Not only does any production carried out your equipment cease, it costs money to fix and will be out of service for an unscheduled amount of time. The question is, How to get a handle on this?

Having a Computerized Maintenance Management Program and implementing a scheduled preventative maintenance program can help you take care of the little things, so that you can prevent many of the larger issues from ever occurring in the first place. It is a proven way to make equipment more productive and reliable, as well as reduce repair cost and breakdowns. How much money are you losing right now from unproductive equipment and breakdowns?

Businesses that implement a CMMS can expect the following benefits:

• Reduced Costs: Well-maintained equipment equates to fewer breakdowns and also lower repair and replacement costs – A direct and measurable saving.
• Increased Equipment Availability: With scheduled maintenance and inspections, equipment work more efficiently and are available more often than not.
• Reliable Job Tracking – From current jobs, to requests, to historical data: Record all work carried out on your equipment and in every detail.
• Save Costs on Purchasing: Comprehensive inventory management, allows for stock levels to be monitored and replaced on time, eliminating wait times on critical spares.
• Accurate Performance Measurement –With the vast amount of equipment information stored against equipment, reports for auditing and analytic purposes are readily available.

If you'd like to start saving money and maintain your equipment to highest standards. Start looking for a CMMS to help you manage your Maintenance operation.