by Janvi Joseph | Oct 20, 2020
You manage your work order perfectly until it is time to hand it over to maintenance workers to add relevant pieces of information about the work. You later realize that key information is missing or that your work order was not closed out efficiently. Does this sound... by Janvi Joseph | Oct 13, 2020
Two critical functions in your maintenance program include planning and scheduling. Planning is like the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of maintenance activities, while scheduling is the ‘who’ and the ‘when.’ Planning usually takes place before scheduling and involves aspects... by Janvi Joseph | Oct 8, 2020
A company’s maintenance strategies can tell a lot about how maintenance budgets are allocated, where time is spent, and the cost of maintaining specific equipment. But what good is this data if not validated, normalized, and analyzed in the right way? What if your... by Janvi Joseph | Oct 6, 2020
Spare parts management is a crucial aspect of efficient asset management. However, some organizations are reluctant to stock spare parts due to the carrying costs. Although, without readily available spare parts, there is a risk of unnecessary downtime which can lead... by Janvi Joseph | Sep 29, 2020
Every work order has a life cycle. Understanding each phase and assigning appropriate tasks within the process ensures that there are no backlogs and delays. There are a few key elements that should ideally be included in maintenance work orders to yield maximum...