by Carson McFarlane | Feb 10, 2022
A crucial aspect of building accurate BOMs is ensuring spare parts data imported into the EAM/CMMS system is clean and organized. If this asset and maintenance master data is misnamed, missing specific elements, or just all-around disorganized, chances are the quality... by Carson McFarlane | Feb 8, 2022
The claim that building BOMs is expensive is not unfounded. They require serious time, expertise, and resources, so many companies employ third-party contractors. There are many contributing factors to the high cost of constructing BOMs. One of them would be building... by Carson McFarlane | Feb 3, 2022
In the era of information technology and mass production, industries operate under a new umbrella of both opportunity and challenge. There’s an opportunity in selling to a rapidly growing consumer base as economies industrialize, while there’s a challenge in doing so... by Carson McFarlane | Feb 1, 2022
This week looks at a few key industries that would most benefit from using maintenance BOMs in their day-to-day operations. Modern Beverage (Bottling) This industry is as old as it is large. It’s come a long way since the 19th Century and now finds itself fitted... by Carson McFarlane | Jan 27, 2022
Bills of materials designed to facilitate construction and assembly are critical but only briefly. Once your asset is built and in operation, long-term maintenance of the asset will be the primary focus to ensure continued production and reliability. With this in...