CMMS Consulting Services

FM360 has extensive experience with selecting, implementing, optimizing, and managing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and the like (e.g. CAFM, IWMS, etc.). FM360 can leverage their expertise to assist you and your organization with the following:

Getting more out of your existing CMMS
Evaluating and improving processes & workflows
Selecting and implementing a CMMS
Data Editing and Entry
On-Site Data Collection
Asset Tagging
On-Going Administration & Support
CMMS-as-a-Service

FM360’s typical approach is as follows:

Determine an organization’s vision/mission/goals and overall strategic plan
Identify stakeholders, including those outside the Facility Department
Map current workflow processes; look for opportunities to optimize leveraging a CMMS
Assemble user requirements and evaluation criteria
Identify potential software providers and request proposals
Evaluate proposals and conduct “test fit” interviews

Develop implementation/optimization plan, including budget and schedule
Provide support with data upload and entry, as needed
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), such as nomenclature and workflow processes
Train staff and stakeholders
Assist with implementation and roll-out
Monitor performance and fine-tune, as necessary
Provide continued support to ensure value of CMMS is realized

Given today’s cloud-based systems much of this support can be provided remotely, thus reducing cost to clients and expediting the schedule. FM360 provides system setup and on-going support services at a relatively low cost, such as:

Asset & location data scrubbing, entry, and importing
Remote system administration
Update and maintain asset data, preventive maintenance schedules, process workflows, etc.

To gain further insight into FM360’s approach and useful tips regarding CMMS implementation and utilization, take advantage of the below articles and online training: