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... by Janvi Joseph | Sep 24, 2020
Within most organizations, work orders are prioritized in the system by team members as they see fit. However, this method is not realistic in the long run as members are bound to rank their work orders as the top priority, leading to inaccuracies in ranking and...