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Abstract:
Despite all of these great advances in our work environments the great majority of plants and industrial organizations continue
to operate in a reactive state of maintenance. Why is this so? Today the functionalities of CMMS, or the technology to manage
maintenance, have outstripped our abilities to do s (...)
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... present a template for successful implementations of CMMS. ... Maintenance
management has, in very recent times ... be less important in the current business
climate in ...
Published:
2003-03-31
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Abstract:
With the advances today in technology it has become obvious that there is a need for maintenance management theory and practice
to catch up with the advances made in business management theory and practice generally. The current state of CMMS technology
is at a very advanced level, in a lot of cases far (...)
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... Management) However all of these steps, not including the 5th step, are essential elements
for the creation of any business process involving modern day CMMS ...
Published:
2003-04-03
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Abstract:
With the advances today in technology it has become obvious that there is a need for maintenance management theory and practice
to catch up with the advances made in business management theory and practice generally. The current state of CMMS technology
is at a very advanced level, in a lot of cases far (...)
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cmms articles for business management:
... Management) However all of these steps, not including the 5th step, are essential elements
for the creation of any business process involving modern day CMMS ...
Published:
2003-04-03
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Abstract:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Service or spare parts have lately become both a blessing and a curse for many manufacturers. (...)
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... Service Parts Management. Relevant Business Systems, (www.relevant.com),
a privately-held San Ramon, CA-based provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP ...
Published:
2005-01-27
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Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) has to integrate existing enterprise applications, Web services, and people in such a way
that it can also quickly change, destruct, or construct processes. This is far beyond the realm of traditional enterprise
application integration (EAI). (...)
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Business process management (BPM) has to integrate existing enterprise applications, Web services, and people in such a way
that it can also quick...
Published:
2005-12-08
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Abstract:
Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of CMMS implementations fail to meet expectations. However, by evaluating the company's business
process flow, having proper organizational structure and buy-in, you can realize the true benefits of CMMS and avoid becoming
another failure statistic. (...)
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... growing a little weary of reading articles about the ... select and
prepare to implement a CMMS package ... Selection Process—The Importance of Business
Process Flows. ...
Published:
2005-03-03
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Abstract:
This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM)
takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the
two key differentiators. (...)
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes
over, focusing on f...
Published:
2009-08-24
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In most cases, companies will acquire enterprise asset management (EAM) software but the interfaces to external systems will
have to be constructed. (...)
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... oriented vendors support material management, production planning ...
plant maintenance is a core business component of ... to at least feature native CMMS
functionality ...
Published:
2004-03-16
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Abstract:
For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start.
There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission
from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine. (...)
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... Introduction. For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
vendor, the Web is often the first place to start. ...
Published:
2004-02-21
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Abstract:
Reliability driven maintenance (RDM) focuses on understanding the "asset health" to determine what maintenance work should
occur and when something should be done. It enables preemptive intervention before failure occurs, whereby failure would mean
that equipment is not delivering required performance re (...)
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... of these agree that EAM or CMMS systems have ... given its emphasis
on building a business case for ... service front end to support demand management,
all bundled ...
Published:
2005-01-18
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Abstract:
ERP and other enterprise applications products will thus demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with
best-of-breed 'bolt-on' products in a particular vertical, which also means adding sector-specific, fine-grained capabilities. (...)
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... A number of articles on the TEC site ... the application software to
run the physical business. ... manufacturing and purchasing collaboration, and management
as to ...
Published:
2005-01-25
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Abstract:
In most cases, companies will acquire enterprise asset management (EAM) software but the interfaces to external systems will
have to be constructed. (...)
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cmms articles for business management:
... oriented vendors support material management, production planning ...
plant maintenance is a core business component of ... to at least feature native CMMS
functionality ...
Published:
2004-03-16
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Abstract:
The implementation of an enterprise level system is a tumultuous event with far reaching consequences throughout an organization.
Therefore we can see the implementation process as a means of taking the quantum leap in maintenance management techniques. (...)
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... of taking the quantum leap in maintenance management techniques ...
we need to look at the business rules, processes and the physical scope of a CMMS implementation
...
Published:
2003-04-02
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Abstract:
There are many CMMS systems in the market that specialize in detailed maintenance, repair, and overhaul. When selecting a
sysems for an airline, decision-makers have to be extra careful. (...)
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... of enterprise resource planning (ERP), business process management
(BPM), corporate process management (CPM), and computerized maintenance systems (CMMS).
...
Published:
2005-06-09
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Abstract:
How can we determine the right maintenance strategy for a specific asset? To meet the objectives of lean, we need to evaluate
the cost of failure in terms of both not meeting business objectives and any extra cost due to the need for unplanned or even
emergency repairs. (...)
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... business improvement. The business benefits of lean have been extensively
documented. Asset management should play a role in lean. ...
Published:
2004-12-20
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Abstract:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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Abstract:
Managing assets needs to be done in a truly proactive approach, one that ties the management of physical assets to the corporate
objectives. The initial momentum to begin the sequence comes from the vision of a future state. This needs to clearly represent
the corporate objectives and goals, and expressi (...)
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... ERP that was bought for financial or other business reasons. ... 1)Often
referred to as a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), or enterprise ...
Published:
2003-12-20
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Abstract:
The metric of plant maintenance should now be in the ability of the plant to meet the strategic goals of the company beyond
customarily expected cost savings, such as improved plant output, performance predictability, product quality, customer service,
safety, environmental control, etc. (...)
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... has yet again changed the role of asset management in the ... To be
fair, CMMS (and EAM of late ... of concepts like reliability assessment, business
risk prioritization ...
Published:
2005-01-17