CMMS Software

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

* Asset management
* Document management
* Inventory control
* Planning of maintenance and works tickets
* Interworking with Microsoft Project
* Programmable SMS and email alert

Process control, manufacturing optimization and subsequent efficiency savings are the main criteria for which a CMMS Software system is implemented. This CMMS software whitepaper explains further.

Most of the most established CMMS systems are based on a number of different software modules enabling them to be tailored to the needs of each 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.
Maintenance Management Software Modules.

Typically the modules will cover the full range of maintenance management requirements including:

* Work Management
* Maintenance scheduling
* Asset Register
* Lubrication (and inspection of)
* Electronic drawings and documents handling
* Reporting and Analysis
* Stock control and procurement
* Plant condition tracking
* Mobile device communication

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..
Communication is aided by being able to contact the maintenance technician or manager via SMS or email.

Data Security
Enterprise class means that the computerised maintenance management software is able to meet the stringent requirements for multi-site use nationally and internationally.. 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 provided experienced engineers, maintenance process specialists and project managers on a consulting basis to help you implement your CMMS correctly first time and then use it to take maximum advantage from it to achieve fast return on investment.