FM360 has extensive experience with selecting, implementing, optimizing, & 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 & improving processes & workflows
- Selecting & implementing a CMMS
FM360’s typical approach is as follows:
- Determine 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 & schedule
- Provide support with data upload & entry, as needed
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), such as nomenclature and workflow processes
- Train staff & stakeholders
- Assist with implementation & 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.
To gain further insight into FM360’s approach and useful tips regarding CMMS implementation & utilization, take advantage of the below articles & online training:
- CMMS: Realizing the Value (published in the March/April 2014 issue of IFMA’s FMJ)
- CMMS – A Necessary Business Tool for Today’s Facility Manager
- CMMS is Not a Four-Letter Word
