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… Can your powerful CMMS/EAM system do more for you? CMMS systems are a bit like our brains. We know it’s incredible. We know it can do amazing […]
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 […]
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 job… take as long as you like.”) […]
Our question this week comes from Bruce in Adelaide who is using Maintenance Connection as his CMMS to manage his Manufacturing & Plant Maintenance. The Question Using the Maintenance Connection CMMS, we need to find the work order history for 2 particular models of Fuel Pump: 1. Model A 2. Model T185PG. How do we […]
In honour of international GIS Day, we’re talking GIS, it’s origin, how its evolved and most importantly how it integrates with asset management software. A geographic information system or geographical information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data. In a general sense, the […]
Managing parts and equipment in one location is a hard enough task. Managing parts and equipment in multiple locations is infinitely more difficult. If you’re like most companies, it’s a great feeling adding new locations; it’s a sure sign of successful growth. However, with that exuberant feeling also comes the down side – the growing pains […]
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