Call it what you will, but the work order unquestionably functions like a conveyor belt. It keeps machines moving between the work site’s often harsh environment and both internal or external ...

Barriere Construction's work orders have specific fields that help equipment manager Ben Tucker, CEM, track maintenance and machines. This example shows some important data collected for Barriere.

Equipment malfunctions are costly and disruptive. When equipment goes down and work stops, the hourly cost to a business ranges from $36,000 in fast-moving consumer goods to $2.3 million in the ...

Historically, maintenance strategies for critical systems relied heavily on fixed schedules, known as preventive maintenance. And while this is useful, it follows an arbitrary timetable that either ...

The purpose of equipment maintenance in manufacturing is simple: to minimize costly breakdowns, and ensure that machinery operates at its top functionality. Yet there’s still a faction of the ...

For electrical contractors, electricians, or technicians performing electrical maintenance activities in various settings, tasks can be divided into two broad categories: planned and unplanned.

Accurate and timely data is important in facilities management and equipment maintenance reporting. What's even more important is the way managers present this crucial data. Good maintenance reports ...

MaintainX reports successful maintenance leadership now focuses on team management, cross-department collaboration, and leveraging technology for competitive advantage.