{"id":6390,"date":"2022-02-25T19:09:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/?p=6390"},"modified":"2025-07-30T06:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T06:16:18","slug":"need-predictive-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/blog\/cmms\/need-predictive-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Company Doesn&#8217;t Need Predictive Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been in situations where technology exceeds our needs. Do you need a refrigerator that tells you when it\u2019s low on milk? It\u2019s a cool feature, but it\u2019s providing a solution to something that may not be a real problem. And the cost of that cool feature may be more than it\u2019s worth to you.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar vein, organizations need to determine when technology will pay off\u2014and when it\u2019s simply not what they really need. That\u2019s often the case with predictive maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong. Predictive maintenance sounds cool. Want to know when your industrial machinery starts to break down and fix it before it actually fails? Sign us up.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re not a Fortune 500 company, the payoff of such precise monitoring doesn\u2019t pencil out when you consider how much infrastructure you need for predictive maintenance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/blog\/cmms\/need-predictive-maintenance\/#Cost_of_Predictive_Maintenance\" >Cost of Predictive Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/blog\/cmms\/need-predictive-maintenance\/#Time_Required_to_Set_Up_Predictive_Maintenance\" >Time Required to Set Up Predictive Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/blog\/cmms\/need-predictive-maintenance\/#Start_with_Preventive_Maintenance\" >Start with Preventive Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/blog\/cmms\/need-predictive-maintenance\/#Dont_Fall_for_Buzzwords\" >Don\u2019t Fall for Buzzwords<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Predictive_Maintenance\"><\/span>Cost of Predictive Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest problems with predictive maintenance\u2014and the top obstacle to implementing it\u2014is the cost. Predictive maintenance requires a combination of gauges, meters, or other measurement techniques like infrared thermography, vibration analysis, or lubrication analysis. Plus, you need to store the data in CMMS software. And, it requires some technical knowledge to use it correctly, so factor in consultants and training costs.<\/p>\n<p>Like any business investment, you need to calculate the return on investment (ROI) to determine if the cost will pay off in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Note that predictive maintenance is gaining more attention as organizations want sensors on key assets and use the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to collect the data to feed into their CMMS software. CMMS combined with IoT is an excellent way to help maintenance teams to foresee asset failure and proactively perform maintenance. But you don\u2019t need predictive maintenance to benefit from IoT data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/resource\/a-maintenance-managers-guide-to-the-industrial-internet-of-things-iiot\/\">What Maintenance Teams Need to Know about the Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Required_to_Set_Up_Predictive_Maintenance\"><\/span>Time Required to Set Up Predictive Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Money isn\u2019t the only thing that might not pencil out in favor of predictive maintenance. If there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s in short supply around the maintenance department, it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<p>Implementing predictive maintenance requires time to research solutions, convince management, overcome concerns and obstacles, buy equipment, set it up, test it, train employees, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Again, if you don\u2019t have that time, predictive maintenance isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_Preventive_Maintenance\"><\/span>Start with Preventive Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It turns out \u201cpredictive\u201d means different things to different people. A lot of customers say \u201cpredictive maintenance,\u201d when they really mean preventive or <a href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/software\/features\/condition-based-maintenance\/\">condition-based maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Preventive maintenance (PM) software is usually the right choice for small and medium-sized companies. It\u2019s routine, scheduled maintenance performed to lessen the possibility of equipment or asset failure.<\/p>\n<p>Preventive maintenance software will generate a schedule of PM tasks, making it simpler to follow the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines. These schedules and inspections help spot issues before they occur.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Fall_for_Buzzwords\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Fall for Buzzwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important not to get caught up with industry buzzwords. Instead, focus on the tried and true ways to manage maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>You can make the biggest difference with maintenance scheduling software and preventive maintenance strategies that can help\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reduce emergency downtime<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monitor parts inventory<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Track warranty claims<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Decrease product quality issues<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Improve operations planning<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Promote safety<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lengthen asset life cycles<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reduce maintenance costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/resource\/predictive-maintenance-data-alone-is-not-enough\/\">Predictive maintenance<\/a> isn\u2019t for everyone. And software for preventive maintenance or facility maintenance is the best place to start.<\/p>\n<p>Have questions? Talk to people who understand the challenges of maintenance. <a href=\"https:\/\/mpulsesoftware.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been in situations where technology exceeds our needs. Do you need a refrigerator that tells you when it\u2019s low on milk? It\u2019s a cool feature, but it\u2019s providing a solution to something that may not be a real problem. And the cost of that cool feature may be more than it\u2019s worth to you. In a similar vein, organizations need to determine when technology will pay off\u2014and when it\u2019s simply not what they really need. That\u2019s often the case with predictive maintenance. Don\u2019t get us wrong. Predictive maintenance sounds cool. Want to know when your industrial machinery starts to break down and fix it before it actually fails? Sign us up. But if you\u2019re not a Fortune 500 company, the payoff of such precise monitoring doesn\u2019t pencil out when you consider how much infrastructure you need for predictive maintenance. Cost of Predictive Maintenance One of the biggest problems with predictive maintenance\u2014and the top obstacle to implementing it\u2014is the cost. Predictive maintenance requires a combination of gauges, meters, or other measurement techniques like infrared thermography, vibration analysis, or lubrication analysis. Plus, you need to store the data in CMMS software. And, it requires some technical knowledge to use it correctly, so factor in consultants and training costs. Like any business investment, you need to calculate the return on investment (ROI) to determine if the cost will pay off in the long run. Note that predictive maintenance is gaining more attention as organizations want sensors on key assets and use the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to collect the data to feed into their CMMS software. CMMS combined with IoT is an excellent way to help maintenance teams to foresee asset failure and proactively perform maintenance. But you don\u2019t need predictive maintenance to benefit from IoT data. Related: What Maintenance Teams Need to Know about the Internet of Things (IoT) Time Required to Set Up Predictive Maintenance Money isn\u2019t the only thing that might not pencil out in favor of predictive maintenance. If there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s in short supply around the maintenance department, it\u2019s time. Implementing predictive maintenance requires time to research solutions, convince management, overcome concerns and obstacles, buy equipment, set it up, test it, train employees, and much more. Again, if you don\u2019t have that time, predictive maintenance isn\u2019t for you. Start with Preventive Maintenance It turns out \u201cpredictive\u201d means different things to different people. A lot of customers say \u201cpredictive maintenance,\u201d when they really mean preventive or condition-based maintenance. Preventive maintenance (PM) software is usually the right choice for small and medium-sized companies. It\u2019s routine, scheduled maintenance performed to lessen the possibility of equipment or asset failure. Preventive maintenance software will generate a schedule of PM tasks, making it simpler to follow the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines. These schedules and inspections help spot issues before they occur. Don\u2019t Fall for Buzzwords It\u2019s important not to get caught up with industry buzzwords. Instead, focus on the tried and true ways to manage maintenance. You can make the biggest difference with maintenance scheduling software and preventive maintenance strategies that can help\u2026 Reduce emergency downtime Monitor parts inventory Track warranty claims Decrease product quality issues Improve operations planning Promote safety Lengthen asset life cycles Reduce maintenance costs Predictive maintenance isn\u2019t for everyone. And software for preventive maintenance or facility maintenance is the best place to start. Have questions? Talk to people who understand the challenges of maintenance. 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