Construction Maintenance : 4 Reasons Every Company should use CMMS

As ManagerPlus prepares for CONEXPO, the major tri-annual construction show in Las Vegas that begins next week, we’ve been reviewing the key ways that our products can cut costs and help construction companies of all sizes maximize ROI on their equipment.

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Vehicle Maintenance Software : Reverse the trend of decline in reliability

A recent report by J.D. Power and Associates carries some bad news for fleet managers: vehicle dependability measures have declined for the first time in over 15 years.

Though the problems reported weren’t necessarily catastrophic, there was an influx of complaints over transmission and engine issues, including engine hesitation and rough shifting among other things.  The results were particularly bad for major truck brands like Ram and Ford, who saw their reliability rankings drop 9 and 4 spots respectively.

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8 Tough Questions About Equipment Life Answered with CMMS

As we prepare for this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas (come see us at booth #63910!), we have been looking at the many ways that our CMMS solutions can help maximize equipment ROI, reduce dependance on paper-based systems, and ensure that critical inspections are being performed consistently and on-time.

A recent issue of CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s Constructive Thoughts newsletter provides an excellent framework for examining these benefits point for point. In order to make solid decisions about when to repair or replace equipment, they suggest that companies ask themselves “8 tough questions” first.

Check out our breakdown of how ManagerPlus maintenance management software can help companies answer them:

1. “Do you know your CPH at the serial number level?”

One of the leading drivers of ManagerPlus CMMS ROI is detailed reporting capability. With a couple of clicks, managers can find all the information they need to calculate CPH for each asset’s serial number. Paper-based systems and spreadsheet solutions are cumbersome and unreliable. Centralizing asset tracking means that this information will be entered consistently across an organization’s operations, and make it available for quick access. Continue reading “8 Tough Questions About Equipment Life Answered with CMMS”