Do YouHave the RightSystem in Place to Manage Work Orders?The Work Order is the heart of the Maintenance Connection CMMS. Timing is everything when it comes to maintenance requests, so creating Work Orders to capture those requests in MC is quick and simple . Our easy to use Work Order module gives you the ability to fill out a work order in seconds to get those important requests into the hands of those who can addressthem in no time. Defining and assigning tasks is easy. Details can be added using dozens ofavailablefields to recordinstructions, materials consumed, attachments, labor reporting, failure analysis, and more.Maintenance Connection Work Order Management includes features like: View Work Order Details On One Screen Manage Labor Assignments From The Work Order View Calendars to seeStaff and Contractor Availability* Track Material, Labor, and Other Costs Easily Update Work Order Status and Sub-Status Warranty, Lock Out, Shutdown, and Follow Up Indicators View Asset Information Associated With Work Order Quickly assign work orders to techniciansWhen comparing CMMS solutions youll see that only Maintenance Connection offers 360-degree management of your work order process.

Asset Management Should Be EasyAssets are at the foundationof all maintenance management activities. The Maintenance Connection CMMS keeps asset management simple. The asset management module gives youto ability to build an asset hierarchy to represent the locations and assets within your organization. With this intuitive view of your organizations assets, you can easily view the location of each asset, and add new assets or locations when necessary.Maintenance Connection Asset Management includes features like: Asset management trees that are easy to create, use, search, and manage Drag and drop functionality to add assets to work orders Simple right-click asset creation capability Search and filter options to quickly find assetsWhen comparing CMMS solutions youll see that Maintenance Connection is the best choice to reduce costly downtime and gain substantial increases in asset uptime and reliability.The specification area of each asset record offers the ability to monitor unlimited amounts of manufacturer related specifications and metrics, as well as preventative maintenance schedules. This allows you to see, on average, asset uptime increase by 10%, asset reliability increase by 5%, and repair time decrease by up to 30%!

Schedule Preventive Maintenance inJust a Few ClicksA Preventive Maintenance Schedule should be easy to manage. With Maintenance Connection, all PM information residesin one moduleand can beassociated with multiple assets throughout the CMMS.Maintenance Connections PM Module allows users to create automatedPM schedules at varying frequencies with ease. These schedules can then trigger auto-generated work orders,providing schedulers the ability to easily plan work to be performed, and even receive system-generated email notifications that a new PM is coming due. Maintenance procedures can be associated to these work orders, providing valuable task instructions, estimated materials, and even critical documentation.Maintenance Connection Preventive Maintenance includes features like: A wide variety of frequency options for scheduled maintenance Seasonal and temporary scheduling capabilities Automatic assignments, procedures, and dispatching options Configurable notification options when PMs are dueWhen comparing CMMS solutions youll see that Maintenance Connection is the best choice to reduce costly downtime and gain substantial increases in asset uptime and reliability.The specification area of each asset record offers the ability to monitor unlimited amounts of manufacturer related specifications and metrics. Using this data to make better decisions about how and when PMs are performed, Maintenance Connection userssee, on average, asset uptime increase by 10%, asset reliability increase by 5%, and repair time decrease by up to 30%!

How Do You Track Your Inventory?With Maintenance Connection CMMS, inventory control becomesautomated usingfeatures such asmin/max values, reorder points, alternate items, material transfers, and more. The Inventory Items module allows users to receiveautomaticemails or text messages when critical spares reach a minimum level, and even auto-generate purchase orders to replenish the items. Manage your on-hand, available, and reserved inventory items.Maintenance Connection Inventory Control includes features like: Issue and Return Parts To/From a Work Order Track All Inventory Costs Reorder Items From Within The System Manage Stock Rooms Barcode-capable work flow Min/Max and Reorder Values Automated Re-ordering Comprehensive Inventory ReportsBarcoding is also incorporated into the module and provides a quick way to check-out parts to a work order, perform inventory counts, and even receive items ordered. Maintenance Connectioneasily integrates with bluetooth-enabled barcode scanners to replace keyboard entry of item numbers, improving accuracy and productivity.

Running Reports from Your CMMS Should be SimpleThe powerful reporting tools built into the Maintenance Connection CMMS make getting access to the data that you need fast and nearly effortless.Maintenance Connections reports provide summary data, charts and graphs, and high configurability, making the data you are collecting work for you.Key Performance Indicator dashboards ensure that real-time information isavailable at a glance, and alerts can be sent automatically by the system when targets are not being met.Users get access to over 150 canned and configurable reports.Entire dashboards of KPIsprovide quick access to key metrics, providing organizations the data they need to make better decisions.The Maintenance Connection Reporting module includes features like: A large selection of pre-populated standard reports, sorted in folders by category A simple report wizard that makes creatingnew reports or modifying existing ones fast andpainless Automated scheduling of reports and KPIs that can be emailed regularly to others Complete reporting integration within the system, alleviating the need to switch applications SMART reports allow data to be modified and viewed from within the report itself, makingbatch edits or quick status updates a breezeWhen comparing CMMS solutions, Maintenance Connection is the best choice to not only manage maintenance, but to report and present powerful data to decision makers.The incredibly powerful reporting tools available in the Maintenance Connection reporter make it easy to get access to critical data instantly. Otheradvanced reporting optionssuch as pivot reports, SMART reporting, custom headers, KPI trending and morecan easily be added to reports to give users an added level ofdepth to their analytics.

Features Work Order Tracking Asset Management Preventive Maintenance Inventory Control Reporting Mobile Screenshots Integrations & Add-Ons SecurityEquip Your Team With A Mobile CMMS ToolThe visionof a mobile work force can become a reality with MC Express from Maintenance Connection, our easy to use mobile applicationthat can be used by technicians from anywhere in the field. The toolsupports a broad range of modern phones and tablets. The document on the right includes a complete list of devices and browsers it supports.

Click on each of thescreenshots above to expand them and see additional details.MC Express Will Help You Increase Productivity With a Powerful User Interface AccessWork Orders at Your Fingertips View attached documents, files, and upload photos Use Your CMMS in the field anytime Use, adjust, and receive spare parts inventory Utilize start/stop clock functionality to log wrench time Eliminate the need for printouts and reduce wasteThe MC Express application is easy andquick to configure, like the rest of the Maintenance Connection application.Technicians will love its intuitive layout, and management will appreciate the increase in productivity that comes withbringing their Maintenance Connection into the field.MC Expresseasily integrates with bluetooth-enabled barcode scanners to replace keyboard entry of item numbers, improving accuracy and productivity.

ScreenshotsMaintenance, Repair & Operations WorkCenterUpon logging on to the MRO WorkCenter, you are presented with your home page tailored to only show you what is pertinent to your job. Tasks which need attention will be highlighted in red. Examples of tasks that may be highlighted are work assignments, maintenance requests that need approval, project requests, preventive schedules that are due, or inventory parts that need to be reordered. If you have the appropriate access rights, you can view other Repair Centers home pages by using the Repair Center drop down control.

Main MenuThe MRO WorkCenter Main Menu makes it very easy to navigate to the module you would like to select. It displays how each of the modules are related and positions the less used modules at the bottom of the dialog.

CalendarThe Calendar is part of the Home WorkCenter and is used to view maintenance and other activities such as sick or vacation time. Depending on your access rights, you can choose the following Calendar viewing options:1. My Calendar2. Labor that reports to me3. All Employees4. All Contractors

My MatrixMaintenance Connection has a unique feature called My Matrix which allows you to display Work Order information using a pivot table and then process actions based on a selection within the matrix.

Asset / Location TreeMaintenance Connection provides to ability to build a tree representing the locations and assets within your organization. With the intuitive hierarchy view of your organizations assets, you can easily view the location of each asset, and add new assets or locations when necessary. With the search and filter options, you can quickly find an asset and view the maintenance history or work in progress. The Asset Module also allows you to clone assets to speed up the data entry process in building the asset tree. Once the asset tree is defined for your organization, you can drag assets directly to work orders or create a new work order by right-clicking on an asset.

In the screen-shot example below, by selecting San Francisco in the tree on the left, and setting the Classification filter to Fire Extinguisher displays all the Fire Extinguishers at any location under the San Francisco node. This allows you to find Assets quickly and efficiently.

Asset History (Work History and Location History)Maintenance Connection stores both Location History and Work History for each Asset or Location. This enables you to keep track of where Assets where moved to, and when the last time a particular task line-item was performed on an Asset.

Preventive MaintenancePreventive Maintenance is scheduled maintenance procedures that can be set up to run on a routine basis. Select from a library of over 300 built-in Preventative Maintenance schedules or create your own to automatically generate work orders on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or based on target meter levels. Preventive Maintenance Schedules can be automatically generated by the system or you can specify the number of days in advance and receive an alert message on your home page.

Work Order ProjectionsWith Maintenance Connection, you have the ability to generate projections well into the future so you can plan ahead for material and labor utilization. Generating Work Order Projections can be done at any time and does not reset any Preventive Maintenance schedules.

Work Order SearchThe Work Order search page allows you to find a Work Order based on search criteria that you define. By using the easy to use tabs, combined with the drop-down filters you can quickly and easily locate the Work Order or Work Orders that you would like to work with.

Work Order DetailsThe Work Order is the heart of the Maintenance Connection. By simply selecting a Requester, Asset / Location, and a Procedure you can fill out a Work Order in seconds. You can perform such tasks as changing the status of the Work Order, assigning the Work Order, and shutting down the Asset / Location all from the Work Order WorkCenter.

Work Order TasksThe Work Order Tasks page is a part of the Work Order WorkCenter and allows you to define tasks which can later be flagged as completed, not-completed, and/or failed. Tasks are usually defined as a part of a Procedure that is then attached to a Work Order. There is also an area for instructions, labor reporting, and failure analysis on the Work Order Tasks page.

Work Order CostsThe Work Order Costs page is part of the Work Order WorkCenter and allows you to define all costs / charges associated with the Work Order. Costs are broken down by estimated or actual costs. The different costs that can be defined are as follows:1. Labor (Employee and/or Contractor work cost)2. Materials (Stocked or Non-Stocked parts)3. Other Costs (Truck Rentals, Meals etc.)

Labor LookupThe Labor Lookup allows you to quickly and easily select the Labor for a Work Order. You can do the following with the Labor Lookup:1. Select Multiple Labor (Employees and/or Contractors)2. Select Crafts3. Search by using the tabs or filter drop-downs

Inventory LookupThe Inventory Lookup allows you to quickly and easily select the parts for a Work Order. You can do the following with the Inventory Lookup:1. Select a Store Room or All Store Rooms2. Select Multiple Parts from Multiple Store Rooms3. Search by using the tabs or filter drop-downs

Tool LookupThe Tool Lookup allows you to quickly and easily select the tools for a Work Order. You can do the following with the Tool Lookup:1. Select a Tool Room or All Tool Rooms2. Select Multiple Tools from Multiple Tool Rooms3. Search by using the tabs or filter drop-downs

Document LookupThe Document Lookup allows you to quickly and easily select the documents to attach to a Work Order. You can do the following with the Document Lookup:1. Select Multiple Documents (Informational, Lock-Out Procedures, Maps, Operating Procedures, Policy / Legal, and/or Task Sheets)2. Search by using the tabs or filter drop-downs

Work Order GroupingThe Work Order Grouping page is part of the Work Order WorkCenter and allows you to group Work Orders together for easy management. If your company or organization had 25 fire extinguishers that needed inspection, you can instruct Maintenance Connection to group the Work Orders together. This will then allow you to do the following:1. Print the Work Orders as a Group. This feature prints the tasks and locations for each fire extinguisher, and then provides a summary of the materials, tool, and other costs.2. By using the Position in Route field, you can define routes.

Work Order Status MenuThe Work Order Status can be changed by using the buttons at the bottom of any Work Order page, or by using the Work Order Status menu. The status can be changed to the following:1. Issued2. Denied3. On-hold4. Canceled5. Closed

Work Order ReportA Work Order Report can be viewed by clicking on the Print button at the bottom of any Work Order page. Work Orders can be printed, emailed, or faxed.

Work Order SchedulingWork Order Scheduling is an easy to use feature that allows you to dispatch Work Orders to your Employees or Contractors by simply dragging a Work Order on to the appropriate Employee or Contractors calendar.

Work Order CloseUpon changing the status of a Work Order to Close, the Work Order Close dialog will appear allowing you to quickly and easily close-out a Work Order. Using the Work Order Close dialog, you can:1. Enter a Labor Report2. Set All Tasks to Completed (that are not marked as Failed)3. Set Actual Labor Hours equal to Assigned Labor Hours4. Set Actual Materials equal to Estimated Materials5. Set Actual Other Costs equal to Estimated Other Costs6. Define Failures7. Define Downtime

Procedures / TasksProcedures consist of pre-defined tasks and costs (labor, material, and other costs) which can be attached to either a Work Order or a Preventive Maintenance schedule. Select from a library of 300+ standard maintenance procedures or create your own for maintenance employees or contractors to follow when completing work orders. You have the ability to drag-and-drop a procedure directly onto either a Work Order or Preventive Maintenance record.Inventory ControlTrack inventory usage and manage your on-hand, available, and reserved inventory items in the stock rooms. You can also use this module to view all locations where an inventory item has been used. The vendor tab shows you where you can reorder the item when it is time to reorder.PurchasingPurchase orders / Requests may be printed with a list of line items, to be delivered to your organization. With the Purchase Order Module, you have the ability to quickly build purchase orders or requests depending on your business process need. Purchase Order / Requests can also be generated for inventory items which are below the reorder point set in the Inventory module. Purchase orders may be printed or emailed to a vendor. As parts are received, inventory levels are updated.

ClassificationsUse the Classifications Module to put both assets and inventory into classes. This will allow you to organize your data more efficiently. You have the ability to setup user-defined specifications for each classification. When you create a new asset and assign a classification, the associated user-defined specifications will automatically be available for the new asset.

Labor / CraftsThe Labor Module stores all employee and contract labor available to perform maintenance. The Work Order Manager application includes the individuals photo for easy recognition of your staff. From here, you can view contact information, set individual labor rates, view monthly work schedules, set work schedule/time off and keep track of employees training and certification.

In addition to adding labor, Maintenance Connection also allows you to define crafts. When creating a work order, you can specify crafts and estimated hours per craft required to complete the job, without assigning specific maintenance employees. You can also specify general labor rates for individual crafts.

Performing Actions in BatchBy clicking the Explore button to expand out the Explorer, you have the ability to perform actions in batches. This allows you to select, for example, 5 Work Orders, and then click Issue to issue them, or Close to Close them.ActionsMaintenance Connection provides for the easy access to actions such as Generating Work Orders, Generating Projections, Ordering Items, Receiving Items, and Adjusting Inventory.Tools / WizardsMaintenance Connection comes stocked with many different tools and wizards that help in managing images, warranties, labor rates, rules, priority actions, holidays, surveys, and meters.HelpOnline Help is available from within each module by clicking the Help button in the top, right-hand corner. In addition to online-help, you may also click on any field name and popup will appear giving you information pertaining to the selected field. This help is called inline help and is customizable. This allows you to put notes in the help which are specific to your organization.

4 CMMS Packages for Small BusinessesOctober 30, 2014 Posted By Business.com Editorial Staff 26shares Share This10 0 LinkedIn Share 3 0 Twitter Tweet 8 0 Facebook Like 5 3 Google Plus +1 0 0 Email

A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) automatically tracks your equipment and other assets to extend lifespan, reduce maintenance costs, and improve utilization.CMMS functionalities include: Work Order Scheduling: Assignment of personnel, inspection of equipment, machine repairs, and preventative maintenance. Asset Management: Tracks when equipment is purchased, serviced, warranty coverage, repair history. Inventory Control: Management of equipment location, spare parts, tools, and other materials. Safety Requirements: Keeps records of permits, inspections, and other documentation required for regulatory and insurance purposes.The aim is to lower operating costs and improve the productivity of maintenance staff. One CMMS provider, Maintenance Assistance, claims an average 15 percent productivity after only the first six months of useof its software.Most CMMS are modular and can easily expand functionalities and capacity along with your business and equipment needs. Moreover, the trend toward scalable, cloud-based architecture is particularly attractive for small businesses because it eliminates costly on-premises installation and complicated IT infrastructure.Four Popular CMMS Packages ComparedIn the past, CMMS was thought of as a big-business solution, but today even small companies with relatively small equipment inventories can reap its benefits. Here are some top contenders that are Web-based, easy to use, and don't require technical knowledge or a technical staff to operate -- in fact, they can be accessed by any device using any operating system:eMaint X3Budget-friendly and easily customizable to the scope of the business and needs of the industry segment.Features: User-defined work "hubs" for real-time access to lengthy lists of items without having to refresh pages Flexible maintenance work-order scheduling, asset management, preventive maintenance, and inventory management functions Real-time reporting, automatic updating Customizable dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 95 preloaded reports Supports multiple locations and integrates with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems Unlimited, on-demand access to trainingPricing: Four tiers with increasing levels of support and function. Standard: $40 per user/per month. Self-Starter: $65 per user/per month. Get Onboard!: $85 per user/per month. All In!: $120 per user/per month.eWorkOrdersWhile the name would seem to imply a focus on work orders, these work orders control preventive maintenance, assets, inventory, employees, documentation, scheduling, and service.Features: No hardware or software to install Customizable customer service request forms Mobile and tablet versions Free trialPricing: Starts at $35 monthly.Maintenance ConnectionTarget markets are general facilities management, health care, manufacturing, government, utilities, warehouses, energy, and travel. Won 18th Annual Product of the Year Award by Plant Engineering.Features: Multisite inventory tracking and work order creation Procedure and document library Open architecture, and no plugins, applets, or other proprietary code required SaaS (Software as a Service), hosted online (installed on a secure server accessed via Internet), or onsite (installed on premises server and accessed via intranet) options Customizable work screens and reports Scalable from 10 users to 10,000 Free TrialPricing: Three purchase options, depending on whether it's SaaS, hosted online, or installed on-site. Maintenance Connection does not publish its pricing, but responds to requests for quotes.Que CentreAimed primarily at small- and medium-sized businesses in the aviation, education, health care, industrial, banking, and IT maintenance markets. Emphasizes simplicity and ease of use.Features: Modular, integrated work order, maintenance, inventory management, asset management, and event scheduling packages Quick and easy setup Simple interface Free upgrades Unlimited users, unlimited support, and trainingPricing:

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11 Advantages CMMS Software Will Bring To Your Organisation

We have summarised below eleven of the core advantages that using a fully featured Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) will bring to your organisation.1. Increased visionBy effectively utilising existing data sources and displaying outputs in a simple and relevant fashion you can increase your understanding of your assets and your organisation. Business Intelligence Dashboards and reporting tools will deliver timely information on KPI statistics from around your organisation. Relevant information can be shared with business partners and KPI reports can be created for all levels of decision maker and all types of role across the maintenance function. 2. Repair costs decreasedRegularly and appropriately maintained structures and assets which are much less prone to breakdown. Fewer breakdowns translate to lower repair costs - a direct and measurable saving. By using the advanced planned maintenance scheduling and management tools in Qube Global Softwares CMMS solutions, breakdown levels can be significantly lowered. 3. Less downtimeLess frequent breakdowns mean less downtime. Downtime can prove to be very expensive, both in terms of lost revenue and damage to the companys brand and reputation. By implementing CMMS software with the relevant tools to schedule and carry out maintenance tasks there are proven decreases in down time, resulting in both direct and indirect cost savings. 4. Less disruptionAn indirect saving, but one that is often very significant, results from less disruption in the day-to-day running of the organisation. Planned maintenance can be carried out at a pre-arranged time, when the building is empty or when the equipment is not in use. This is particularly important for organisations open to the public, such as hotels, hospitals, retail outlets and educational establishments. It is these sectors where the CMMS Solutions from Qube Global Software have established a strong market presence. 5. Fewer purchasesWell-maintained assets last longer. This longer life translates directly into lower expenditure on the purchase of replacements and renewals. The stores and purchase management functionality in a complete solution will deliver significant savings as stocks are maintained appropriately and purchasing procedures can be streamlined and adhered to. 6. Efficient management of staff headcount.A preventative maintenance program which results in fewer breakdowns means that fewer engineers (or even contractors) are needed. A reduced headcount is also the consequence of more efficient scheduling and a reduction in the time engineers spend on administration. These are both outcomes of a well-managed preventative maintenance program and these enhancements can be delivered by Computerised Maintenance Management Software. 7. Improved safety and risk managementRegularly checked and maintained equipment is more likely to reach and stay at the required safety standard level. Accident risk is immediately reduced along with non-compliance. Improved safety minimises loss of work time through accidents and reduces the risk of penalties through breaking legislation. The Planet FM Software solution delivers a raft of features in this area from risk assessments, safety instructions, work permits, asbestos and COSHH management. 8. Increased mobile workforce productivityEfficient use of mobile tools is key to a successful maintenance function. In a CMMS system, mobile data tools should allow efficient management of staff across large teams and allow job handling, dispatch and sign off to be undertaken easily on a remote basis. In addition to further increasing staff productivity either in-house or in a contracting situation, mobiles solutions push safety compliance elements direct to the workforce. 9. Optimised use of spaceOptimising space is a key function within the role of many FMs. Software should help integrate your locations and assets with your CAD drawings and optimise space through producing net internal area statistics. Asset information should be available for further analysis, whether graphical or in reports. With Room Booking functionality you can optimise building and resource efficiency by avoiding double-booking and ensuring that the correct services and equipment are delivered to the right place at the agreed time. 10. Assessments to reduce costs and increase safetyAnnual assessments of equipment condition and health and safety risks can be used to develop condition or reliability based maintenance schedules and identify changing risks within the workplace. A CMMS system will provide tools to carry out these inspections utilising mobile data tools to record conditions, plan refurbishment maintenance and record likelihood of breakdown and risk to the company. 11. Use of the latest and proven technologiesWhether it is making sure the latest mobile data tools are integrated or access to the application is through the cloud, a CMMS solution and its provider should have the flexibility to deliver both todays requirements and develop with you as your organisation and its environment changes. Importantly the supplier of the solution should have both the foresight and the knowledge of your business to help you adapt to the latest and proven technologies.

Disadvantages of maintenance management softwarePosted on December 25, 2010 by admin inShare0 Maintenance management software can provide maintenance managers with valuable data regarding the maintenance operations of their business or organization, but as with any system it can have its drawbacks. Some of the major drawbacks of maintenance management software include security risks, incorrect usage.If used and implemented correctly, maintenance management software, or CMMS, can provide savings and efficiency to maintenance operations. According to industry experts, CMMS can provide savings on average between 5 and 10 percent and a productivity increase of up to 20 percent on maintenance operations. As maintenance is usually the first department to be cut when budgets are tight, having the leanest, meanest maintenance operation possible is important, especially in tough economic times.Maintenance management software is essentially a large database and tracking system for the maintenance operations of an organization or business. CMMS can be helpful in keeping track of scheduled maintenance, maintenance needs, work progress, inventories and other data related to maintenance. Using data collected by maintenance management software, maintenance managers can more efficiently assign labor, make better decisions about purchasing and replacement and engage in preventative maintenance.There are some potential drawbacks to maintenance management software, however, most of which are related to implementation and usage, although there are other potential problems with CMMS.DisadvantagesFor starters, maintenance management software only works if it is used properly. If employees fail to properly document work orders and equipment and other problems via the CMMS, the system becomes pointless and can even be detrimental to improved efficiency.This is why when adopting an new CMMS, organizations must work to ensure that employees are properly trained in the use of maintenance management software. Employees must be taught to properly fill out work orders and to properly code equipment numbers and request types. Managers must learn to interpret the data and present it in reports. In the short-term, this is a labor intensive process and may result in temporary slow downs in productivity as employees adjust to the new system. Long-term, the savings and increases in productivity will make it worthwhile.To avoid problems with implementation and use of CMMS, thorough training is necessary and training should be updated on a regular basis to keep employees refreshed on what they need to do and aware of any changes in the system.There are many maintenance management software providers out there these days and it is inevitable that some of them will eventually go out of business. For businesses and organizations who bought software from these companies, this is problematic as obtaining support and updates for CMMS can be vital. When choosing a CMMS, its vital to purchase one from a sound company that is likely to be there when inevitable problems arise.Web-based CMMS can pose security problems. Some companies are very reluctant to use Web-based CMMS because they fear the system may be vulnerable to tampering from outside sources that may hack into the system. Server crashes and Internet outages can also negatively impact a CMMS, and can effectively paralyze the maintenance operations of an organization. While there is great potential in Web-based CMMS, companies should be careful when adopting these systems to ensure they pick a dependable and reliable program.Although prices have come down for maintenance management software in recent years, the initial costs of CMMS can be high, particularly if you choose a high-quality program from a respected vendor. In addition to the software costs, training costs and productivity slow downs while the system is being learned by employees and supervisors can also be high. Having a well-thought out implementation plan is key to reducing these initial costs and mitigating this potential drawback to CMMS adoption.Choosing a CMMS that is inappropriate for the operations of your organization is another possible disadvantage to maintenance management software. When choosing a program, its important to find one that fits your organizations equipment and facilities. A program not suited for your organizations needs wont provide the data necessary to your maintenance managers and will be confusing for employees.While maintenance management software has its drawbacks, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate nearly all of these potential disadvantages. With proper planning, training and implementation, a maintenance management software package can greatly improve the performance and efficiency of your maintenance operations