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  July 7th, 2023

 ![CMMS| Fixed production assets from elevated view on factory floor](/img/containers/articles/cmms_fixed_asset_manufacturing_production.jpg/5ade0f8dbd25bb9375b6c94f7cf88661/cmms_fixed_asset_manufacturing_production.jpg) 

What is Fixed Asset Management?
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Fixed asset management refers to the process of tracking, monitoring, and maintaining a company's physical assets throughout their lifecycle.

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  July 6th, 2023

 ![CMMS | A hierarchal structure of chess pieces](/img/containers/articles/cmms_asset_hierarchy_chess.jpg/9969f2df7ff85a5be841a7849f2ef3c7/cmms_asset_hierarchy_chess.jpg) 

Setting up an Asset Hierarchy: A Guide to Selecting Which Equipment to Include
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The exact make-up and format of an asset hierarchy will depend on many factors, such as the type of assets being tracked, their complexity in terms of sub-assets (child assets), the industry, as well as your company's maintenance management and reporting goals.

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  June 15th, 2023

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Maintenance Management Software for SMB's: Five Key Considerations
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When considering a maintenance management system for smaller businesses, there are several important aspects to look for. We explore five important things for SMB's to look for when assessing maintenance management software.

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  June 8th, 2023

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Embracing Modernity: The Advantages of Web-Based Maintenance Management Software over Legacy Options
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While older legacy maintenance management systems served their purpose in the past, the rise of modern web-based software has revolutionised the way companies approach maintenance. Modern web-based maintenance management software surpasses its legacy counterparts in terms of functionality, total cost of ownership, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, without the hangups.

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  May 31st, 2023

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Benefits of CMMS
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CMMS will aid and inform technicians out in the field, as well as decision makers, on maintenance work that has been done, will be done soon, or is planned to be done in the future. Broadly speaking, the benefits of CMMS can be broken down into three categories: management; visibility; and cost control.

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  May 18th, 2023

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What Is a CMMS? The Complete Guide
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What CMMS stands for, what the software actually does, how it differs from EAM, field service and helpdesk tools, who uses one, and what to look for when choosing.

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