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Why It's Time to Ditch Spreadsheets for CMMS in Maintenance Management
Many maintenance teams still rely on spreadsheets to track tasks, manage assets, and schedule preventive maintenance. It's time to leave the spreadsheets behind and move into the future with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Preventive vs Reactive Maintenance: A Complete Guide
Preventive, corrective, reactive, condition-based and predictive maintenance explained, which assets deserve a schedule, and how a CMMS makes the shift from firefighting to planned work.
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The Maintenance Bathtub Curve: Understanding Asset Lifecycle Failure Patterns
The maintenance bathtub curve is a widely used model in reliability engineering that describes the failure rates of assets over their lifecycle. It resembles the shape of a bathtub, hence the name, and is divided into three distinct phases.
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What is the 75% Maintenance Rule in Asset Management: When to Repair or Replace
What exactly is the 75% maintenance rule, how is it applied, and why should it be integrated into your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)?
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Image Uploads on Maintenance Requests
From small maintenance teams to enterprise-scale operations, visual documentation is often the missing link between a fast fix and frustrating downtime. By enabling users to upload images directly when submitting a maintenance request, we’re bridging that gap.
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Maximizing Fitness: The Transformative Power of CMMS Maintenance Management Software for Gyms and Fitness Clubs
Gyms and fitness clubs, bustling hubs of activity and well-being, require meticulous maintenance to ensure smooth operations, enhance member satisfaction, and prolong the lifespan of capital equipment.
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Why Preventative Maintenance Software Is a Game-Changer for Small Businesses
Preventative maintenance software can be one of the smartest investments a small business can make. Rather than adding unnecessary administrative burden, it streamlines operations, saves time, reduces costs, and increases efficiency across the board.
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Understanding the Maintenance Process: A Deep Dive into Efficiency and Reliability
Whether you manage a facility, oversee a production floor, or operate a small business, understanding the maintenance process can empower you to minimize downtime, extend asset lifespan, and improve operational efficiency.
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Introducing Our New & Improved File Uploader for CMMS
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new file uploader tool in our CMMS software! This update brings significant improvements in speed, security, and usability, making CMMS file management easier than ever for maintenance teams.
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Video: Maintainly Set-up Guide
April 2025 update video on getting started in Maintainly. We take a look at the initial basics to get you started on the right foot!
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