The “Zero-stock” catalogue and its power

Its often said that “Maintenance runs on its stores”, and it is largely true. However, while its not economical to stock everything that Maintenance uses (see “What parts should be in your Maintenance Stores?”) those items...

Work Order Coding

Related article – “Database management principles” One advantage of a maintenance computer over a paper-based work management system is its ability to filter and sort work orders in many different ways. If the necessary data...

Why charge maintenance to work orders? There are options

  Most companies charge all transactions related to maintenance work to work orders. These transactions include purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials and contract labour, Storeroom issues and maintenance labour. This article questions the...

Why bother to measure Maintenance costs?

The obvious answer, of course, is because you have to. Maintenance is a cost of doing business and is required to be reported as such in your financial statements. But there is more behind my...