Enterprise asset management software, also known as computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), is a category of software designed for managing an enterprise's assets, logistical and maintenance functions, and maintenance personnel, and other resources.
Many facility managers believe that CMMS software only benefits those in the manufacturing sector. However,
many different industries have begun adopting Facilities Maintenance software in order to increase keep equipment running optimally, complying with state and federal regulations and ensure customer satisfaction. Listed below are five unique facilities that are benefiting from the adoption of a CMMS system.
1. Airports
Facility managers of both small and large airports are responsible for maintaining land an runways as well as handling work requests from airport tenants, car agencies, restaurants, and gift shops. In order to maintain commercial airport status, each airport must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Complying with FAA guidelines becomes much simpler with a CMMS system. For instance, Rapid City Regional Airport utilizes the software to keep track of all historical data including PMs, work orders, and work requests. Most importantly though, Rapid City was able to copy FAA PM procedures directly into the system to ensure each task was performed correctly.
2. Stadiums/Hotels
Safety issues are elevated in the sports arena and hotel industries due to the number of consumers that attend live events and conferences A quality Facilities Maintenance system can ensure consumer safety by making sure equipment and common areas are maintained to the highest standards. By managing work orders through a CMMS, maintenance staff at large spectator facilities can document that repairs and inspections are completed on a timely basis. Scheduling tools also aid in organizing preventive maintenance, work order, and inspection details for reports requested by OSHA or local government audits. By utilizing the scheduling feature to ensure maintenance is performed in a timely manner, facilities can detect trouble early and reduce unforeseen injuries. Most importantly, a CMMS may prevent a spectator facility from facing claims of negligence, by having consistent and proper maintenance well documented with the who, what, where, and how often.
3. Laundry Services
Commercial laundry facilities companies must be committed to complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards due to unannounced inspections that can happen at anytime. With a variety of industrial-sized equipment to maintain including dryers and washers, ironers, as well as HVAC units, a CMMS can help keep track of all preventive maintenance and work order activities. The first step to meeting compliance is just remembering to complete all safety tasks, which a CMMS can remind managers of daily to make sure they are completed when scheduled. The system can also document safety procedures, information, and notes in any work order to ensure the job is done right and reduce accidents.
4. Hospitals
Hospitals also face regulatory compliance, such as unannounced accreditation audits performed by the Joint Commission. Johns Hopkins uses a CMMS to instantly gather maintenance histories of specific assets or parts and then provides them to the Joint Commission auditors With patient and employee safety as a top concern, a Facilities Maintenance management system is a necessity at any high traffic hospital.
5. Hazardous Material Management
Though CMMS systems are typically used to manage daily maintenance responsibilities, many industries are expanding their usage to also manage environmental compliance. Facilities that handle hazardous material face high costs associated with regulatory compliance, liabilities, disposal, and safety response. By utilizing a CMMS, facility managers can significantly reduce added costs. Managers can easily document and track inventory of hazardous materials, reducing the amount of disposal that takes place at each facility, which saves time and money. Facility managers can also share inventory, reducing obsolete inventory of expired chemicals. Again, a CMMS can also help document hazardous materials throughout their life-cycle at a facility, verifying the company is upholding its responsibilities in the event of an audit, inspection, or emergency.
