A well-managed work order backlog is essential for the efficient management of maintenance work. One of the common problems that make this difficult, and one which managers should manage, is a lack of
FindIt uses standard Microsoft .Net technology to provide a “Google-like” search for Stores parts and equipment numbers. The inability of many maintenance computer systems to make these searches easy and fast have made
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
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 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
The Maintenance Manager’s job is to avoid problems. This is not natural for many people because “…the major rewards in money and promotion so often go to those who show the best records of solving
There are two things that can be said for certain about spare parts (including miscellaneous maintenance materials) – Stocking them is expensive and Not stocking them is expensive. This article explores the components of the
“Maintenance” means different things to different people. Ask anyone without industrial experience what first comes to mind when they hear “maintenance” and most will tell you that they think of janitors working in schools
I need to preface this article by explaining my attitude towards unions. I have never been a union member, and have spent a great deal of my time as a manager across the
The basics of good maintenance management are the same across all industries and institutions. The process of getting the right materials, tools and information to the right people at the right place at
