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May 21st, 2024
CMMS | Vehicle truck fleet maintenance

How can preventive maintenance software help large vehicle fleets?

The modern economy consists of millions of companies of all sizes. For many of these firms, operating a large vehicle fleet is a key part of how they get day-to-day tasks done. This often requires fleets of cars, vans, trucks, service equipment and heavy machinery.

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May 16th, 2024
CMMS | A series of metric reading icons

Preventative Maintenance Metric Readings have been Supercharged

Monitoring metric readings on assets in a CMMS can give valuable insights. Maintainly metric readings has now been fully integrated with Task Templates & Automations.

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May 15th, 2024
CMMS | New update icon with alarm bell

How Do CMMS Updates Work?

With all types of software, updates happen due to security, new features, and 3rd party integrations. So, let’s look at what’s involved in keeping CMMS software in tip-top shape.

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May 2nd, 2024
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CMMS Software & Traceable Physical Assets: Why They Should be Tracked

CMMS software is used for physical assets including equipment, vehicles and machinery in any number of different industries. The process of tracing the asset history involves capturing and recording relevant information at different stages, such as acquisition, maintenance, utilization, and disposal.

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May 1st, 2024
CMMS | three calendars with dates, time and check tick

Preventative Maintenance is now Task Templates + Automations

Preventative maintenance work orders in Maintainly were previously managed by adding schedules to individual assets. Preventative maintenance is now managed using task templates + automations. Here's what has changed.

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April 30th, 2024
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How Secure is CMMS Software?

CMMS software holds your asset records, your maintenance history and your team's logins. Here is what protects it, what to ask a vendor, and the part of the job that stays yours.

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April 24th, 2024
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Enhancing Guest Experience: The Importance of Hotel CMMS for Maintenance Issue Tracking

When maintenance issues arise during a guest's stay, how promptly and effectively they are addressed can significantly impact their overall satisfaction.

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April 22nd, 2024
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CMMS? Why You Really Need The Essential Tool for Maintenance Management

Efficient maintenance management is crucial for organizations to ensure the reliability, safety, and longevity of their assets. This is where a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) steps in as a game-changer.

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April 11th, 2024
Ski fields lift breakdown | CMMS

Why Preventive Maintenance Reduces Asset Downtime and Boosts Efficiency

Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach to asset management that involves scheduled inspections, repairs, and upkeep to prevent equipment failures and unplanned downtime. This strategic maintenance methodology aims to identify and address potential issues before they escalate, ensuring that assets operate at peak efficiency.

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April 10th, 2024
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Ensuring Safety and Sustainability: The Vital Role of Bridge Maintenance

As critical infrastructure supporting transportation networks, bridges play a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating the movement of people and goods.

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