The objective is to have effective inventory control, such that parts are available when required. Before scheduling equipment maintenance, a CMMS would determine if the necessary parts and supplies are in stock. By identifying what parts are used for each job, both stock items and direct purchases, an accurate usage and expense is maintained in …
The objective of a labour component is to allow the system to: track the labour cost and hours recorded against the maintenance of equipment. Tracking the labour wrench time allows management to determine optimal human resources required to maintain the capital assets of the Organization. It further provides the labour history component of effective life …
When parts are not tracked and properly stocked, stores become a major contributor to downtime of equipment/capacity losses. Also, there is nothing more frustrating when a machine is down and the part you need cannot be found, especially when the part is found right after ordering its replacement. This usually happens when storerooms are merely …
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Maintenance and Finance are both striving to achieve the same result: improving the financial profitability of the organization. Yet, the common goal for both groups is harmed when maintenance is not viewed as an investment by the financial department. Here are the top 4 ways that Maintenance can bridge communication with Finance, 1. Using the …
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