Ever hear about Computerized Maintenance Management Software? Or more concisely, CMMS? It's the best thing maintenance managers can implement if they want to save time, every day. And as we all know...

Most maintenance departments depend on their assets to keep certain areas running. Others depend solely on their assets to keep the entire company running.

Your assets are usually the most costly and important items in your department – right after your employees of course. With proper asset management, it can feel like its raining money. Here is how CMMS can help.

The more predictable your business costs are, the more stable your annual budgets and returns.

If there is one thing that is the largest investment for most maintenance departments, it's the equipment. Your equipment is not only one of the biggest parts of what you have to pay for but it is integral to the success of the facility.

The equipment in any building is often the main part of what keeps it running. In fact, other than the staff, the equipment you use most likely runs the entire building.  This is why it is of the utmost importance to understand how effective your equipment is running and have a good idea of the metrics of your equipment's overall performance.

 No matter what kind of department you run, you most likely have some kind of equipment that is used. With theft on the rise, it is important to make sure that you can store your equipment safely so that you minimize the risk of losing money. Here are a few ways of making sure your expensive equipment is better protected.

 A lot of times, maintenance managers do not want to invest in something new. The problem is that looking at the initial cost and not weighing it against the return on investment is a bad idea. In fact, a CMMS program works with you to lower costs, lessen downtime, and make your time spent at work easier and your facility run more efficiently.