B2B Markeplace

CMMS software has been developed over the past twenty years and now provides one of the broadest ranges of functionality in the industry including:

* Management of assets including asset hierachy
* Document management
* Inventory tracking (including usage and re-ordering)
* Maintenance scheduling, planning and work orders
* Integration with main project management packages
* Text messaging and email alerts

CMMS must be able to provide efficient management reporting, opimzation of the plant’s processes and an overall increase in production efficiency. A detailed analyisis is available in this CMMS software case study.

Any leading CMMS needs to be architecturally constructed using a range of software modules so that it can be tailored to meet the requirements of any particular installation.

Microsoft Windows is most common software technology platform for CMMS becuase of its easy of maintenance and user familiarity. Standard reports that can be customized to meet individual requirements are very helpful in ensuring that each member of the reporting hierachy is given exactly the information that they require.
Functional modules.

The standard range of modules offered includes:

* Process management
* Planned Maintenance

* Asset inventory
* Lubrication (and inspection of)
* Electronic drawings and documents handling
* Analysis functions with reporting
* Stock Control & Purchasing
* Plant condition tracking
* Mobile Maintenance (PDA)

Mobile Maintenance
Portable communciation device functionality is vital in many installations.
Enabling maintenance technicians to access data using a hand held PDA wherever they maybe..
The maintenance engineer can also receive SMS or email alerts whilst on the move.

Software Security
A true enterprise-class CMMS software solution must be able to be implemented on a group-wide basis covering multiple sites and campuses. If the platform is not based on Windows, then special measures may be required by the IT team to ensure a stable infrastrutures is available to support the CMMS. As you would expect from any enterprise-class CMMS software, security is fundamental to ensure secure storage and communication.

Solution implementation
Never mind how good the software technology, it all comes down to the quality with which it is designed and installed. Most vendors provide consulting services to allow you to take advantage of their skills and experiences. This is normally a wise choice if your experience is limited.