One of the best and worst things about being a Maintenance Manager is being so ‘popular’. Everyone wants a piece of you and, as you know, everything is urgent- at least to their way of thinking. When was the last time someone called you and said “No hurry on that work order request, take as […]
Parts and inventory management in one location is a hard enough task. Managing parts and inventory in multiple locations is infinitely more difficult. If you’re like most companies, it’s a great feeling to add new locations; it’s a sure sign of successful growth. However, with exuberant feelings also comes the downside – the growing pains […]
An Enterprise Asset Management Plan should be implemented regardless of how “aged” your assets are. The Enterprise Asset Management Plan sets out what your desired level of service will be and provides this service level in the most cost-effective way. The 5 major benefits of an Asset Management Plan Prolonging the asset life through efficient […]
In our previous blog, we covered the topic of ageing assets and their impact on facility management. Having determined an asset doesn’t necessarily need to be old to be “ageing”, all organisations need to look at a process to manage their assets regardless of the physical age of the equipment or facility. Deciding how to […]
If a colleague makes the comment to you, “we’re working in an ageing facility full of ageing assets”, what do you immediately think? If you’re like most of us, you’ll probably picture a facility built in the 1920s with run-down equipment and buildings almost collapsing under their own weight. In some cases, you’d be right, […]
“A little forethought at the start can save a lot of time in the future.” It is advised as a best practice to build a strong naming convention and protocols during the initial setup of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This will make it easier for workers to get used to using the Maintenance […]
It’s easy to fall into the habit of using your Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for your ‘favourite problems’ on a day-to-day basis. However, establishing Asset Management Best Practices has many benefits for you and your team. Can your powerful CMMS/EAM system do more for you? CMMS systems are a bit […]
As businesses grow the scheduled maintenance process becomes more complex, and it is exponentially harder to: achieve maximum productivity; contain operational and maintenance costs; have clear, concise reporting of maintenance activities. Our guide to maintenance scheduling will demonstrate how Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software streamlines workflows and keeps facility managers in complete control. With an […]
Life cycle cost (LCC) is an extremely useful analytical tool to help minimise waste and optimise energy efficiency, especially when incorporated into a fully-customised computerised maintenance management system (CMMS). Background: life cycle cost calculation The US military devised the concept of life cycle cost (LCC). It was so logical and accountable, it was adopted by […]
MCGlobal Solutions are proud to continue sponsoring the Mipela GeoSolutions Riding Team in the annual MS Brissie to Bay charity event. We first began supporting the event back in 2017, and we are thrilled to continue our sponsorship in 2022. This ride is more than just a fun day out on the bike; our amazing […]
MCGlobal Solutions has an exceptional reputation with clients for our ongoing support and customised training, while continuously delivering high-quality, innovative asset management and maintenance solutions – with proven results.
