5 articles on system selection and implementation, avoiding many common mistakes
Some things to consider when setting up a maintenance computer system
Following sound database principles to assign codes to work orders that will result in useful reporting.
A look at the shortcomings of most maintenance software when it comes to scheduling, and some suggestions.
Some maintenance software does not support fully functional spare parts lists – some ideas.
The importance of integrating all materials-management functions in the maintenance computer system.
The pros and cons of including criticality ratings in the maintenance database.
Some basic principles that should be thoroughly understood before maintenance software selection and implementaion.
Some maintenance software makes closing work orders cumbersome, resulting in database issues.
The importance of integrating the equipment and spare part databases.
Some recommendations that will greatly increase the acceptance of new software.
Recommendations for naming parts so that your important customers, your tradespeople and their supervisors, will find parts quickly in the database.