With implementation failure rates ranging from 50% to 80%, it is no wonder that many may consider “CMMS” a four-letter word. In my experience, I have seen numerous failed Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) implementations or very slow implementations (some of you are nodding in agreement…). Additionally, I have rarely seen an organization robustly using […]
Month: May 2014
CMMS – A Necessary Business Tool for Today’s Facility Manager
Facility Managers are responsible for what is typically the second largest asset and expense for most organizations – the buildings. Additionally, they have a direct impact on the productivity of the number one asset – its people. Yet, many facility managers do such without being properly equipped. One of the most, if not the most, […]
CMMS: Realizing the Value
Published in the March/April 2014 edition of IFMA’s Facility Management Journal (FMJ) Follow the this link to read about my recommendations for selecting, implementing, and utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).