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<\/p>\nMaintenance data is powerful stuff. A CMMS can multiply that power exponentially. Like any power, though, it\u2019s most beneficial when used carefully and judiciously. If you try to apply it all at once, disaster ensues. Our most successful customers focus on getting the basics right first, with simple processes and reporting, before they move the throttle to \u201cfull power.\u201d<\/p>\n
Contemporary maintenance management software will allow you to collect and report on data across your entire asset inventory, providing numerous measures to help you make better decisions and answer business-critical questions. And many modern CMMS solutions allow you to connect to meters and gauges directly, eliminating the need for meter readings and manual data entry, which can drastically increase your data volume.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s only natural to want to use it all. So how do you get the results you want and avoid the temptation to use all that power?<\/p>\n
Start by framing your goals with simple questions. Use those questions to create simple reports with the answers you seek.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re using MPulse or another leading CMMS solution, don\u2019t hesitate to call support for help. Tell them the question you\u2019re trying to answer, and you\u2019ll likely have a simple, useful report in minutes\u2014and you\u2019ll be able to configure the next one on your own. Even simple measures from work order records can provide powerful answers.<\/p>\n
Consider this example. You might wonder, \u201cHow much am I spending on maintenance for each of my work order types?\u201d This type of report can be easily generated from almost any CMMS.<\/p>\n
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At a glance, you\u2019ll know exactly how much money each work order type is costing your business in maintenance for a specified timeframe (in the example provided, a year), and certain questions can be quickly answered:<\/p>\n
A CMMS helps you see accurate, complete data, and this data can be applied directly to purchasing or other important organizational decisions. Be careful, though, to keep your reporting simple, and focused on the questions that matter most to you.<\/p>\n