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This is What Missing Data in an EAM System Looks Like

This is What Missing Data in an EAM System Looks Like

Having information detailing the parts needed to repair and maintain critical equipment is not a new need, yet remains vital to successful operations, especially in the manufacturing industries. Maintenance professionals should have a holistic view of their asset data and be fully aware of all aspects required for maintenance.

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3 Tips for Dealing with Unexpected Downtime

3 Tips for Dealing with Unexpected Downtime

The data and analytics you have access to in your EAM or CMMS system lies at the centre of building an effective predictive maintenance strategy, saving your company much time and money. Accurate data will give you clear insight into your asset performance, to help you better understand the source of all your downtime.

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What to do about Unexpected Downtime

What to do about Unexpected Downtime

Most of the causes of downtime can be prevented, but there are things that no one has control over such as catastrophic weather events, even with a planned process in place. Given that most of the reasons behind unexpected downtime are preventable, it is important your company ensures enough resources are being channeled toward preventing the unnecessary lost revenue and increased costs that result from downtime

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Effects of Poor EAM Data on Operations

Effects of Poor EAM Data on Operations

If your master data is not cleansed regularly, your operations will take a hit. Once asset and maintenance fails to perform as it should, a chain reaction occurs significantly impacting maintenance operations. This is why the most effective strategy is ensuring asset and maintenance data is clean before loading it into a new EAM or CMMS system.

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Bad Master Data in your EAM System

Bad Master Data in your EAM System

Having a top tier EAM or CMMS system will not fix bad data. Therefore, it is crucial for an asset-intensive organization to ensure their data is clean and accurate before performing a migration. Otherwise, the problems you were dealing with before will only get worse. When a company’s master data is bad, it has a direct effect on maintenance practices and can drastically slow down business operations, leading to increased downtime and of course, higher cost.

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Poorly Planned EAM System Upgrades

Poorly Planned EAM System Upgrades

It makes sense for companies to complete data migration and system upgrade simultaneously because why not kill two birds with one stone? On the other hand, it is also important to note that a data migration by itself is a time-consuming and labour-intensive project. The same goes for an ERP system upgrade. So imagine combining those significant projects.

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