Materials and Spare Parts Management Archives

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Where AI, Industry 4.0, and IIoT Meet Maintenance Data Integrity

In the evolving landscape of industrial maintenance, one truth remains constant: the quality of maintenance decisions can never exceed the quality of the data upon which they are based. As we stand at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), this fundamental principle becomes even more critical. While these technologies promise transformative capabilities in predictive maintenance and asset optimization, they amplify rather than eliminate the importance of data integrity.

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Work Order Management: Structure and Organize Maintenance Processes

In this article, we explain how to implement automated Work Order Management based on a CMMS system. Learn how to organize maintenance processes for success.

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How to Create a Corrective Maintenance Work Order

A corrective maintenance work order is a structured document that details the specific repair or maintenance task needed to restore equipment to working condition. This article will walk you through the key aspects of a corrective maintenance work order, highlighting the essential information required, the process of assigning tasks, and how to ensure repairs are carried out efficiently.

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Reliability Strategies Function for MAS 9.0 (MAS RS)

Now with the advent and update of the Reliability Strategies in MAS 9.0, a fair amount of the initial structure and definition of the typical RCM study can occur in MAS, greatly reducing the distance from the RCM study to changes to the EAM. Reducing the distance and increasing the velocity of the value-add changes to the EAM are good goals to always have in mind, enabling the ability to go from idea to implementation quickly.

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Shifting Maintenance Perspectives from a Cost Center to a Critical Business Asset

The key to shifting perception of maintenance lies in harnessing data to showcase the benefits of a proactive, data-driven maintenance strategy. By leveraging data, maintenance teams can effectively demonstrate their value and position themselves as indispensable contributors to organizational success.

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Using a CMMS for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

This article briefly clarifies what Root Cause Analysis is, what elements it involves, and how to get better traceability over your equipment performance with a CMMS system. Relying on this, you should be able to better understand how to benefit from data collected based on the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) usage to improve your RCA process.

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How to Make the Most of S/4HANA Asset Management

Every software application evolves over time and sometimes moves faster than a company can keep up. With the evolution of software at this breakneck pace, you may not be getting the most out of S/4HANA Asset Management if you aren’t taking advantage of its latest enhancements.

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CMMS Features that Maintenance Teams Should Use to Improve Maintenance Performance

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems are known for their robust features that streamline and improve company operations. Despite this, maintenance teams rarely take advantage of all the functionality available in their CMMS. This article highlights some key CMMS features that maintenance teams should use to get more value from their investment, improve efficiencies, and save costs.

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Fault Reporting: How to Improve Workflows in Maintenance Operations

In this article, we share insights on the importance of fault reporting for maintenance workflows. Suppose you are a maintenance manager, plant manager, technician, or engineer. This article reveals effective ways to improve your organization’s information flow and basic workflow processes for better-performing maintenance work.