The traditional approach to TPM was developed in the 1960s and consists of 5S as a foundation and eight supporting activities (sometimes referred to as pillars). The goal of 5S is to create a work environment that is clean and well-organized. It consists of five elements: Sort (Seiri): Separating of…
TPM and 8 Pillars
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that strives to achieve perfect production Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a system of maintaining and improving the integrity of production, safety and quality systems through the machines, equipment, processes, and employees that add business value to an organization.…
Audit management
An audit is a systematic and independent examination for processes and its documents in an organization. Audit management is responsible for ensuring that board-approved audit directives are implemented. Audit management helps simplify and well-organize the work flow and collaboration process of compiling audits. Audit management oversees the internal/external audit staff,…
8 Ways a CMMS Benefits Facility Managers
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) is a valuable tool that can help facility managers effectively execute an asset management strategy. Over time, EAM-CMMS can help drive down the cost of maintenance, increase asset life, improve productivity, reduce downtime, and lower the total cost of ownership…
5 ways PM save money
Preventive maintenance is often still viewed by many companies as an unnecessary expenditure that is a waste of time and resources. In most cases, this is far from the truth and can prove to be a very costly mistake to make. Many companies tend to focus solely on the immediate…
4 functions critical to capital planning
4 Software functions critical to long-term capital planning success By David Berger – plantservices.com No one likes surprises, especially big expensive ones. Senior management is no exception. That is why long-term capital planning is an essential function within any company. Any organization that owns or manages physical assets such as…
10 steps for better Asset Management
By David Berger ꟷ plantservices.com A new year is upon us, giving rise once again to reflect on where we are personally and in business, and what New Year’s resolutions might be helpful. This column outlines a ten-step New Year’s plan to improve how assets are managed at your company.…
ISO 9000 requirements and EAM-CMMS
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – (www.iso.org) develops international management system standards to ensure that products and services are safe, reliable, and of good quality. ISO standards help organizations reduce costs, minimize waste and errors, and access new markets. However, ISO is not involved in the certification of the standards…
5 Basic maintenance triggers
When maintenance triggers occur it indicates that maintenance must be performed at an operational level. Maintenance triggers are used to alert a technician that maintenance is required. When maintenance triggers are received the operational requirements for the maintenance can be planned, acted upon, and recorded using a CMMS. There are…
10 Benefits of field service management software
By Sheila Kennedy, Contributing Editor (plantservices.com) Inside the four walls of a plant, maintenance management processes are well suited to standard asset management (EAM/CMMS) software. But for geographically dispersed work, greater coordination, collaboration, and information mobility is required. Most companies have at least a first-generation system in place to…